Jeremiah 40
THINK THE BEST

As a general rule, we are more likely to hear a rumour about something bad someone has done than something good. And, as a general rule, we are more likely to believe the bad thing we hear than the good.

Gedaliah was different. When he was told that Ishmael wanted to kill him, Gedaliah refused to believe it or to do anything about it. When Johanan told Gedaliah about Ishmael’s plans and suggested they kill Ishmael before Ishmael killed Gedaliah and continued to destroy the remnant of Judah, Gedaliah’s response was this: “Don’t do such a thing! What you are saying about Ishmael is not true.” (Jeremiah 40 v 16).

Gedaliah believed the best about his fellow Jews – even though it would cost him his life.

Instead of thinking the worst about people, let’s think the best. We might not always be right, but it is better to be found judging with grace than to unjustly condemn.

May we think the best about each other this week.

With love in our Lord
Robert
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