I've been having some problems with wanting to make sure people hear certain scriptures and/or to know someone has changed their ways and/or for certain people to confess their wrong ways and make amends. Each time these thoughts occur I hear a faint whisper "Why are you fearful, O ye of little faith..." (Matthew 8:26)
Then I sit back and remind myself of my own sins. I can't play God; I can't make people see their wrong doings or the hurt they are causing. Then I'm reminded of my lack of faith and trust in God to do His own job.
I've started this new series, Kauffman Amish Bakery Series, and time and time again these verses are repeated and I'm only halfway through the book! I don't think I have ever read a Christian fiction and not walked away a stronger Christian and learning something very important.
"Bear in mind that our Lord's patience means salvation..." 2 Peter 3:15
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience." Colossians 3:12
"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Romans 12:12
Now that I have this blog to refer back to, I am making the commitment to trust in God to do His work.
1 comment:
Oh I wish you were in BSF with me! This is exactly one of the things God has been trying to get in my thick head for so long now. I found one of the greatest practical answers to this in Romans 14. About judging the sins and practices of others. It may not be exactly what you are talking about, but I think its along the same lines.
God decides who is accepted and acceptable, and any person found acceptable it is only for being clothed in the blood of Christ... EACH PERSON EXACTLY THE SAME! And without His blood, each person is condemned in equal measure. WOW!
My lesson: I need to stop looking at anyone else for anything else unless it is to serve them and love them for God's Glory. He handles them. He's got it!
Is this the longest blog comment ever?? Love you! Thanks for sharing.
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