A reminder for
today
The LORD is my
shepherd; I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1)
So, who am I? Have you ever asked that question to yourself?
What would your answer be? Well when I think about that I would say I am a
Christian. Then, I always think, but do other see me as a Christian and do I come
across as a follower of Jesus and can you see any of His trademarks in my way
of life? Where would I start?
I was born a farmer’s son and lived on a farm for most of my
youth. I ended up in the city when I was a student and got a job and now I am a
city slicker. I have always known Jesus and I grew up in home where we always
went to church on Sundays. As a child, I would stand on a rock and preach to
our labourers. My Mom gave me my first Bible and I loved the stories of David
and Samson and off course the life of Jesus here on earth. But I was not always
a good son and bad influences and terrible choices pushed me of the good path
onto a terrible path that took me years to overcome and defeat. I have made
many mistakes and I have broken the Lord’s heart so many times. Temptation and
desire had the better of me. Despite all my wrong decisions the Lord never gave
up on me and He never allowed me to stand alone. I have always known His
presence and I have always seen His hand in my life even when I was too
arrogant to listen. Finally, the Lord
took that arrogance and He broke it. He then took the pieces of what was left
and renewed me so that I can become a new set of clay that He can mould into
His original plan over the next few years of my life.
I have done a number of things. I was a teacher and then
became a payroll consultant then a sales person then a branch manager then a
report specialist and then a quality controller and finally a software
engineer. I have represented my country on international level and number of
times and I have won a bronze medal in the ’96 world championships. I have been
a role model, a friend, an enemy, a hater, a lover, a broken vessel and finally
a true son of God. I have two beautiful
little boys that is my joy and wonderful wife that stood by me in all my faults
and forgave all my mistakes. I have changed from a law breaker to an active apologist
for Jesus. You see God does not chose the qualified, He qualifies the chosen. I
have been chosen to do God’s work just as you are and no matter your past and your
mistakes, He will take that and turn it into good for His glory and
purpose. He is my Shepard through all my
life and all I wanted, but now I finally only want one thing and that is to
bring glory to my Lord and finally spending eternity with Him and all of you.
So, the question stands – who are you?
Lord, thank you for never ever giving up on us. Bless this
wonderful Friday and let us share your wonders with all. In Jesus name.
Have an awesome day, dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers