Bitterness has an element of frustration with yourself. It could be letting yourself into a situation which you wish you hadn't entered or it could be with your inability to deal with a current situation. In the tragic story of King David's son raping his sister, strange thing happens with Amnon who ends up hating the sister he lusted after. Why? Bitterness?
2 Samuel 13:15 Then Amnon hated her exceedingly; so that the hatred wherewith he hated her was greater than the love wherewith he had loved her. And Amnon said unto her, Arise, be gone.
In a sense, he hated himself for getting himself into that situation and hated her for letting it happen. This doesn't happen when we obey God because His assurance that we are on the right track helps us deal with the unpleasant things that obedience brings about. However, when you want to hack through life on your own, in disobedience to God, you will end up hating yourself and feeling bitter with others.
God's grace is the supernatural ability to do what God wants you to do and to be what we ought to be. Without it, we can be bitter people. Situations and people can overwhelm us. However, when God is giving us grace, it is always sufficient to deal with ALL situations.
2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Its the supernatural counter balance that helps you get through the trial, temptation or area of service. When you have grace from God, it is evident. You are overflowing with God's provision such that you don't lack anything.
Psalms 23:1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
When we have grace, we can't be bitter because with grace, we are contented. When we are contented, we don't become bitter. No one is able to deprive us when our supply comes from God. Whatever people do, we are stable when we drink from the God's living stream.
Don't want to be bitter? Get grace from God. How do you get grace? see this post. If anything doesn't sound right here, feel free to comment.
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