...But God

Matthew 5: 38-42

Creators and Guests

Host
Chad McBeam
Business Leader, Foster Advocate and Fighter of Human Trafficking, Chad enjoys hosting this podcast channel as a way to spread and highlight the great examples of those who live out their faith daily. He can also be seen on occasion on your TV or Film Screen or be heard narrating one of your books as his love of acting has stuck with him since his childhood.
Writer
Aaron Marcarelli
After getting his under-graduate degree from Cal State University San Bernardino where he played college baseball and received all American honors. he was a graduate assistant baseball coach at both Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville, Tennessee, and at Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington.  He received his master’s degree in Teaching from Whitworth, with plans to someday be a head baseball coach at a university.  However, God had other plans.  Aaron started teaching English and History and coaching baseball and other sports at the high school level and found out how much he loves high school kids, and he has been doing that for the past 27 years.     Personally, heI has been married to his wife Sharon for 32 years, they have one daughter, Amanda Parrish, who has been married to Austin Parrish for 2 years. Aaron also has two grandsons Travis age 2 ½ and Aden who is 13 months and are blessed to have another on the way due in May. Aaron loves reading, golfing, and spending time with his wife and grandkids.
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Designer
Linda Cowen
Linda Cowen of San Antonio Christian School is our gracious and talented art designer for the But God, weekday morning devotional series.

What is ...But God?

A weekday morning devotional series written by Aaron Marcarelli and hosted by Chad McBeam

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I say to you, do not show opposition against an evil person; but whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other toward him also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak also. Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks of you, and do not turn away from him who wants to borrow from you.”
Matthew 5:38-42 NASB2020
We as followers of Christ have not followed these instructions by Jesus. We have repeatedly repaid evil for evil. Texting and Social media has made this so much more prevalent. In fact it has been given a name, it’s called “shaming”. We find it difficult to turn the other cheek. Or we became passive aggressive, or we gossip and talk bad about them behind their back. All sinful acts. Things that God abhors.
But, we also in some ways have gone too far the other way and have allowed people especially, those who are not followers of Christ to walk all over us. We have had to turn the other cheek or walk away because we can’t respond as Christ would, because we don’t know his word and are bound by our lack of knowledge and not by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Therefore, let us, know His Holy Word by studying it, meditating upon it day and night so that, when we are challenged, we can know when to turn the other cheek and when to act with righteousness indignation. However, remember, “Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.”
Romans 12:19 NASB2020.
It is only through the worship of His Holy word that God can use us through the power of His Holy Spirit. It is our sword and shield in His battle for the hearts and minds of souls for eternity.
Lord, we thank you for these words of admonition and encouragement. Lord, give us the strength and knowledge to fight for you, to turn the other cheek, to sacrifice our time for yours so that others may know your perfect love that casts out all unrighteousness. Help us to always be all in for You and for your Kingdom. In Jesus name Amen…
Shalom Blessings and Press in and Press On!