John 12:24-26 …24
"Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth
and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. 25 "He
who loves his life loses it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep
it to life eternal. 26 "If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and
where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will
honor him.…
I recently had the opportunity to ask myself the question
"Does it bring life?" in other words I had to ask myself about what
have I attached myself to and if it would enhance my strength and my
character. Oddly enough I was willing to
stay connected even when it became evident that the content of my character was
not in question...
God had to show me that His ways are not accepted or
appreciated by the world. God had to show me that humility is often viewed as
weakness. God had to show me that people are often looking for signs and
supplements to His majesty and power. God had to show me that people want
immediate gratification (I am not excluding myself when I say people) I found
myself stuffing hurts and resentments as I let each thing slide, ride and
pass....the resentments were related partially to pride but also because God
was pulling me in His direction.
John 10: 9- 11 …9
"I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go
in and out and find pasture. 10 "The thief comes only to steal and
kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it
abundantly. 11 "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down
His life for the sheep.…
I had to ask myself, if I was following where I was being
led. I had to accept the fact that I was avoiding the rod and the staff. I had
to acknowledge that I was consistently placing the things of God before mockers
and scorners and that I was being drawn into the fold.
Matthew 7:6 "Do
not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they
may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
Psalm 1:1 Blessed is
the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that
sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
I had come to the realization that I was doing just
that....and again I have to state that I was willing to be in it because I was
anchored by my self-esteem and self-worth; the enemy used me and my weakness in
an attempt to destroy me and my relationship with God.
I thank God that He's a mighty shepherd....I thank God that
I'm a sheep that knows my Masters voice. Will the new year find you with the
flock or floundering and trying to find a way back?
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