READ: Matthew 18:1-10
But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Woe unto the world because of offences! For it must needs be that offences come; but woe to that man by whom the offence cometh!
Matthew 18:6-7
To be abused is to be misused and mistreated unfairly. Abuse is usually done by someone who has power over you. This power over you may be because of his position, his authority or even his physical strength. Abuse of a person is a terrible experience.
By the time you come to your senses, a powerful person may have deceived you and cheated you of something you never intended to give away. God will judge anyone who has abused you.
Abuse by authorities is one of the biggest sources of offence. Jesus said offending little ones and abusing little ones is a terrible mistake and a terrible sin. Jesus promised the most severe punishment to those who used their power to mislead, destroy and to cheat the little ones.
It is important to overcome this great source of offence called abuse. Abuse can destroy your foundations and change your personality. If your life is destroyed by someone who abused you sexually or emotionally, you must press on towards healing and wholeness. Some people have recovered from this great offence. You must overcome too. You must be one of the people who overcame by the blood of the Lamb.
Do not allow satan’s attempt to destroy your life to succeed! God will give you the upper hand in your personal and private crisis. It is important that you hold on to the scripture which says, “All things work together for good to them that love the Lord and who are the called according to his promise” (Romans 8:28).
The wounds of abuse that you have received will become scars lined with gold. The scars will be the basis of your healing ministry. Without scars, you will never have authority. The scars you have are evidence of wounds that have been healed.