Becoming Less

Heavenly Father, I desire to make Jesus more important in my life. Help me to humble myself and set aside my agenda and make myself less important so that Jesus will be lifted up!

Amen

Humility

Are you humble?

Do you consider others better than yourself?

How far would you stoop to help someone else?

John was humble before Jesus.

Jesus humbled himself and died on the cross for us.

Are you humble?

Time To Get Dressed

I don't know about you, dear reader, but I really love reading through Colossians. Each little serving of a few verses each has been a rich meal for me. Today, as I read chapter 3 verses 12 through 17, it was a feast that makes Thanksgiving dinner look meager. I only want to touch on one verse here today for fear of overeating. Perhaps, after I have finished blogging through the rest of Colossians, I will come back and feast on the leftovers.

But, now it's time to get dressed. Not for a night out on the town, but perhaps in our Sunday best. And not just on Sunday, but every day for the rest of our lives.

We must get dressed because we are chosen by God. He sought us out. He set us apart. We are dearly loved. We are His Bride!

We should put on a heart of mercy. Are you compassionate? Reach out to those in need. Share love with them. What do they need? Share it with them.

Put on kindness. In a world full of grumpy, got to get things done, me first people, smile at them. Say nice words to them. Turn their frowns upside down.

Dress yourselves with humility. Don't think the worst of yourself. Remember you are loved by God. But, consider others higher than yourself. Put their needs before your own. Jesus came to serve. You can too.

Wear gentleness. Don't be a bull in a china shop. Don't tremble in fear as if you're walking on eggshells. But walk strong and gentle as if you are cuddling and caring for a dearly beloved newborn babe.

Clothe yourself with patience. Life does not come with guaranteed overnight shipping. Not everything gets done in the microwave oven in under five minutes at full power. Some things take time. Wait for it. Always anticipate that God is still at work and wait patiently acting in faith that what He is doing will be brought to completion.

Are you dressed now? Well, take a look at yourself in the mirror and smile. You're beautiful!

Take off your sandals

As I come to Exodus 3 and read the story of Moses at the burning bush, I am struck by God's first instruction to Moses. "God said, 'Do not approach any closer! Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.'" (Exodus 3:5 NET) God is telling Moses how to approach Him. Taking off your sandals was a sign of your dirtiness, your unworthiness, your sinfulness. I don't know about you, but I love a nice pair of sandals whether they be comfy or dressy. Sandals make me feel cute, free, and sexy. But take off my sandals and what am I? Just a sinful human being before a holy God. As I take off my sandals and confess my sinfulness, I am comforted. "But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9 NET)

I am reading through (and blogging as led) Exodus following the Good Morning Girls.