“Esau held a grudge against Jacob because of the blessing his father had given him. He said to himself, ‘The days of mourning for my father are near; then I will kill my brother Jacob.’” – Genesis 27:41
One of Scotland’s most famous feuds was between the Campbell family and the MacDonald family, who both lived in the Highlands at Glencoe. Cattle rustling was not something to be taken lightly in 17th-century Scotland, and a family member of the MacDonald family often rustled Campbell cattle and moved them to a hidden valley. The Campbells and the MacDonalds had been at it for centuries, and bad blood boiled between the two clans. When the MacDonalds refused to sign an oath of loyalty to King William and Queen Mary, the Campbells were enlisted to help punish the wayward clan. A group of soldiers, which also included members of the Campbell family, traveled to MacDonald territory in Glencoe and, in keeping with tradition, requested food and lodging. The MacDonalds obliged but were later massacred in their sleep by their house guests.
The only person hurt by grudges is the one carrying them. Today in prayer, confess any hurt to the Lord and forgive those who have hurt you.
“To carry a grudge is like being stung to death by one fee.” – William H. Walton
God’s Word: “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.” – Leviticus 19:18
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