Food for thought

" Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there thou rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way first be reconciled to thy brother , and then come and offer thy gift." Matthew 5:23-24

Preparation to be emptied out, so that we may be useful to our Father, through Christ Jesus His Son, takes decisive action on our part, but we will not ever know what that is if we are not willing to stay still and know Him. For most of us we get restless, and we have an epidemic of spiritual ADD in our society. We long to know yet we do not take time to know. We try but soon grow weary and decide for ourselves how we can be of value to God. WE are His value, but we don't get it. If we do hear Him the small thing that irritates us like a grain of sand is the very thing He has to show us. It must be made right or we will be of no use..."but God, I will do this and that, just do not take me to that one issue, not now!" "That is the central citadel of obstinacy: I will not give up my right to myself." We must be willing to get down into the mud of things. Our own humiliation attracts others to Christ. My pastor exudes humility and reverence for Christ and I realize I'm starving for that very thing. For believers, there is no brighter light than the light of a saint willing to come clean with all the personal humiliation of the flesh so others may have the courage to follow. I need courage, my friends, do you? "we have not because we ask not". "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength." "Ask and it shall be given unto you." As believers we know the Word is true and sufficient for all our needs. We must decide to follow Jesus, no turning back, no turning back.

Lord, our Father in Heaven, search our hearts, we so desperately long to give up daily anything that would hinder our life with You. Give to us a renewed strength each day and may our lights shine brightly for others to see You. In Jesus my Savior's name we pray, Amen.

Love to all in Christ Jesus C:)