Post by daddys3chicks on Aug 25, 2006 22:41:24 GMT 10
If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves on behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.
Isaiah 58:9-11
We wonder sometimes, why we haven't seen God doing anything spectacular in our lives, or move on our behalf in a particular situation; maybe if we took a moment to reflect, on what we may or may not be doing, we could find an answer. How do we respond to other people? Do we show love and compassion to all in every situation or is our first reaction to whip out our finger and begin to point? Do we cause their trouble to worsen by discussing our opinions about them to others? Are we afraid that if they get too close to us, their troubles will begin to infringe on our lives? Do we find it easier to discuss it with others, rather than reaching out to their need? Do we sit down to a feast, making no attempt to provide for those who have none? Are we placing the weak and downtrodden at the banquet table? God wants to do great things in our lives, not simply for our own benefit. Our obedience may be the answer to another's prayer. The scripture says in Matthew 25:40 "In as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me." Our treatment of other people is a direct reflection of our treatment of Jesus. Would any of us neglect Him, when in His presence? Would we turn Him away, if He were hungry? If He was troubled, would we take the time to listen? The light of Christ cannot shine through our lives, when we have it covered with our own bad attitudes and judgments.
Prayer
Give me the ability to love with Your love, to impart Your compassion and understanding to others. Forgive me for the finger pointing I have done, that finger certainly points back at me. It is my desire to obey Your will and to allow Your love to be reflected in my life. Uncover my lamp and shine through me today. In Jesus name I pray Amen.
When Satan comes knocking at your door just simply say
"Jesus will you get that for me? "
Isaiah 58:9-11
We wonder sometimes, why we haven't seen God doing anything spectacular in our lives, or move on our behalf in a particular situation; maybe if we took a moment to reflect, on what we may or may not be doing, we could find an answer. How do we respond to other people? Do we show love and compassion to all in every situation or is our first reaction to whip out our finger and begin to point? Do we cause their trouble to worsen by discussing our opinions about them to others? Are we afraid that if they get too close to us, their troubles will begin to infringe on our lives? Do we find it easier to discuss it with others, rather than reaching out to their need? Do we sit down to a feast, making no attempt to provide for those who have none? Are we placing the weak and downtrodden at the banquet table? God wants to do great things in our lives, not simply for our own benefit. Our obedience may be the answer to another's prayer. The scripture says in Matthew 25:40 "In as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, you have done it unto me." Our treatment of other people is a direct reflection of our treatment of Jesus. Would any of us neglect Him, when in His presence? Would we turn Him away, if He were hungry? If He was troubled, would we take the time to listen? The light of Christ cannot shine through our lives, when we have it covered with our own bad attitudes and judgments.
Prayer
Give me the ability to love with Your love, to impart Your compassion and understanding to others. Forgive me for the finger pointing I have done, that finger certainly points back at me. It is my desire to obey Your will and to allow Your love to be reflected in my life. Uncover my lamp and shine through me today. In Jesus name I pray Amen.
When Satan comes knocking at your door just simply say
"Jesus will you get that for me? "
