A reminder for
today
Moreover if thy
brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and
him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. (Matthew 18:15)
This weekend was great. I had a very busy Saturday, but a
very relaxed Sunday. How was your weekend, my friend? I do hope that you are
well rested and that you are all set and ready for the week ahead. I have found
in my life that when you talk about the things that bother you, you get a lot
further than when you keep them to yourself. The enemy loves to brew up these
little differences in us to cause irritation and finally an argument.
When you do not agree on something or you do not like something,
talk about it. For example, a married couple of thirty years get divorced
because they can’t get along when the actual reason was that the husband hated
the pasta his wife made but never said anything. I love to say that I can’t read
your mind therefore you need to tell me what is bothering you.
What happens is that this irritation builds up and finally
explodes. Then everything is pulled out of proportion when a simple discussion
would have solved the entire issue. So, talk to each other and do not store up
your issues until they become a mountain.
Remember, that to many we are the only Bible they will see. If
we do not live a life that resembles the teachings of our Lord, then who are
we. Many have called Christians hypocrites, because of the way we life. We go
to church on Sunday, but during the week we live a life that is opposite the
way of the Lord. I have fallen over that exact stumble block in my life. I called
myself a Christian, but I lived a life that never showed Jesus to those around
me. I still struggle with this from time to time, especially in our country where
we are constantly attacked for no reason and they still blame us for their
current mistakes. The enemy loves to use this to stir up people.
It is simple really. Talk about the things that bother you
and live according to the guidelines the Lord gave us. Love everyone and be patient
and caring. Listen and make compromises so that we create an environment where everyone
will see Jesus through the way we live.
Lord, thank you for another day given to us by grace. Let us
not waste a single minute but instead let us live in every moment for your glory
so that other will see you through us. In Jesus name.
Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers
