The hardest part
in allowing love to speak is our unwillingness to perceive things with others
in mind. It is natural for people to do
whatever with bring them pleasure. The
work begins when you join Christ in refusing to be touchy and resentful toward
a person you think is wrong, but rather speak words of affirmation and
satisfaction.
Before Jesus
received the news of Lazarus’ death, He had performed many miracles in the eyes
of the people. He had taught truths
concerning living life as God had prescribed. However the people still doubted
Him.
Upon arriving at
the house of Mary, Martha and Lazarus Jesus was greeted with an angry word of
disappointment from Mary, “If you would have been here my brother would not
have died.” When He asked where the body was laid, He was answered with another
word of doubt, “He stinks now.”
Jesus could have
responded with resent and frustration at their doubt and unbelief but instead,
He wept. He wept because of their
limited vision of Him. He wept because
of their doubt and despair. He wept
because although He had taught them to only believe and have faith, yet they
were still filled with unbelief. Jesus wept.
When you are
pushed to your boiling point, remember Jesus wept. When disappointment
and indignation fill your heart, remember Jesus wept. In the event that someone’s limited view of
your ability exasperates you, remember Jesus wept.
Why remember you
may ask? You remember because you too
have committed acts that cause the Spirit of God to be grieved. You remember because grace is measured to you
when judgment is warranted. You remember
because you embody His Spirit and in doing so you have been instructed to speak
love.
You are never
expected to agree with everything, everybody does but you are expected to be
concerned about the outcome of their actions.
You may resent the fact that your daughter married that person because
you know what the road holds ahead.
Rather than rehashing your resentment, find something that will bring
God pleasure and satisfaction in the union.
One such thing is, they honored God’s expectation and married over
sexual immorality.
Jesus’ weeping
did not change the resurrection of Lazarus neither should your weeping block
the purpose you are to serve. Weep but
keep trusting God knows what He is doing.
Weep but keep believing all things are working for the good and glory of
God.
Love Speaks courageous grace and acceptance of Gods
unfolding plans in life.
13 day Challenge
Day 7
Send a note of encouragement to a person you think you
can fulfill their responsibility better than they are doing. (Ex. A mother who
you think is not performing her task well.)
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