Thirsting for Revenge Is Never Good. Part [10] 04/19/2026 (Morning thought)

Revelation 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, 8 And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.

It is worthy of note that in satan’s case he was seeking revenge for imaginary injustices that had no foundation in fact. It was purely fabricated from a mind that was bent on self-exaltation, and retaliation for perceived hurt. When there is competition for praise and adoration taking place in one’s mind, there will also be feelings of imaginary hurt, as if others are trying to deprive him or her of their due.

In other words, one could feel threatened, if praise is heaped on another, and as a result, the revenger in question can lash out at anyone who is perceived to be a threat, even though this may not actually be the case. This is what took place with king Saul, as revenge drove him mad, just because some women sang a song in praise of David. In that instance, Saul felt as if he wasn’t being given his due.

And therefore, the very thought of another person being exalted was enough to put his mind in a place where he would thirst for revenge. It's not to say that David had done him any wrong, it was just the fact that someone other than himself was receiving accolades, and this was interpreted as an injustice done to himself. He went on to drag the army behind him, in his quest for imaginary justice, for as was stated before, the thirst for revenge could become contagious, when not subdued.

1st Samuel 18: 6 And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of music.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

Thirsting for Revenge Is Never Good. Part [9] 04/19/2026 (Evening thought)

Matthew 2:16 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men.

[The Desire of Ages pp 222>223] Herod’s sin was ever before him. He was constantly seeking to find relief from the accusing of a guilty conscience. Herod could find no rest. Engaged in the affairs of the state, receiving honors from men, he bore a smiling face, and a dignified mien, while he concealed an anxious heart, ever oppressed with the fear that a curse was upon him….. There are two questions that we must now confront as we study the thirst for revenge, as it pertained to Herodias.

 [1] What did she do with John’s bleeding head? The Scripture does not say exactly, but given the circumstances surrounding his death, and Herod’s reluctance to execute the horrific deed, she likely would not leave it in a public place, where anyone could see. We do not know if she took it up to her bedroom, and placed it on her dresser as a sort of trophy…. [The Desire of Ages pp 223] The head of John the Baptist was carried to Herodias, who received it with fiendish satisfaction.

The next question is just as gruesome, for when a person is thirsting for revenge, they can go to any length to get even. [2] How long did she keep John’s head, one day, a week, or two weeks? We do not know, but we have to admit that it’s only a demon possessed individual would gladly receive a severed head, and take it to their bedroom, if indeed that’s what she did, we do not know. The thirst for revenge originated with lucifer, and therefore, wherever it rears its head, there you will witness the manifestation of evil spirits.

Matthew 2:17 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, 18 In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!