A Kiss from Rose | Herod

Let’s talk.

What Herod did wasn’t just history…

it’s behavior we still see today.

📖 Matthew 2:16 — He ordered the killing of innocent children out of fear of losing control.

That’s cowardice.

Not because he lacked power…

but because he lacked truth, courage, and trust in God.

🔥 What Made It Cowardly:

He was ruled by fear.

Didn’t seek wisdom.

Didn’t face the situation head-on.

He attacked the innocent…

because cowardice doesn’t confront strength—it targets what’s easier.

He abused his authority to protect his ego.

And let’s be clear—he was deceptive.

📖 Matthew 2:8 — He pretended to worship while planning harm.

That’s how cowardice moves.

Smiling…

but scheming.

🚩 What It Looks Like Today:

Fear-driven reactions

Control and manipulation

Jealousy and insecurity

Harm toward the vulnerable

Deception and double behavior

Avoiding accountability

Abusing position for self-gain

💡 The Real Lesson:

A strong person:

Faces truth

Trusts God

Protects others

Celebrates others

Moves with integrity

A coward?

They react, manipulate, destroy… then hide.

Let this land.

Cowardice don’t always look loud.

Sometimes it looks like:

Smiling in your face but working against you

Feeling threatened by your growth

Trying to dim your light instead of doing their own work

And hear this clearly—

People who try to destroy what God placed in you are not powerful.

They’re afraid.

📖 Isaiah 54:17 — No weapon formed against you shall prosper.

💌 Grandma’s Corner

Don’t mistake intimidation for strength.

Some people aren’t against you because you’re wrong…

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