Let's start off with the bible verse that burst through the fog of my brain this morning. 1 Cor.13:12 begins with the words, "We don't yet see things clearly." Well, in my case, you can say that again!
I love how it refers to a "weather change and the sun shines bright." And I can only add, it sure does!
In my experience having read through the bible so many times in so many years now, I may think I've squeezed everything there is to learn out of a single verse. But, that is a big mistake! God's light keeps right on shining and revealing and I keep right on learning.
Part of my personality is, unfortunately, to take affront with myself if I fail at any particular job. I carelessly "boast" I've been fired in several volunteer church jobs. Actually, I have no pride at all in this situation as it has cost me quite a lot of heartache. Now, I am very careful not to "wave at the crowd too early!" Yet, it was about this particular series of incidents that caused me to have a small revelation not too long ago. And it connects to the bible verse for today, for truth happens when the light reveals it!
Jerry and I read MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST, by Oswald Chambers every night just before we retire. This particular night we read about the Determination to Serve. It reads "Paul's idea of service was to pour his life out to the last drop for others. And whether he received praise or blame made no difference"....Paul's service was given because of "love for his Lord."
So, whether you are blamed or honored you have still served Jesus. And, also, what you learn from a blame experience will help you in the future and perhaps serve others with a lesson, as well. The text for that day went on to say, "No matter how badly others treat (you), they could never treat (you) as badly as Christ was treated (for you). Therefore, serve, others for His sake!"
This makes all my "failures" worthwhile and I rejoice in the new lessons yet to learn. All things are successes when learned through the light of Truth.
AMEN, I say.
Your friend, Jo
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