Several weeks ago, I posted, blogged and spoke on radio programs the topic I’m delivering this morning. Many people have approached me about being more than who they are but stay humble at the same time. Lord knows I can relate to what their encountering. If you’re on this same path maybe this post will assist you also.
Beloved, at one time in my life I use to ask the Lord, how can I become happy and satisfied with just who I am, no one special and no one to look down on?
I was certainly motivated to want more and be more. To be smarter, handsomer, amusing, and acceptable. To be more productive, creative, happier and energetically developed along with flying below the radar, low maintenance, being a peacemaker, more level-headed, and focused.
I wanted to have improved self- consciousness, and yet I wanted to be less disturbed about what others think of me.
I wanted to be a better barbecue pit master, to sing in tune, and to have a nice home with a great yard.
I wanted to be a better creative writer – one that’s both extremely innovative and methodically prepared. And I wanted less carnal appetites.
Beloved, I wanted to be both extreme and moderate.
Our mornings verse in the book of Matthew is among several in the Bible that energies one of my principal convictions: When I stop motivating or pushing myself to create a life for myself, I find the life God creates for me. This is a predominant truth, undeniably a celestial secret. You see, His life for me begins exactly where mine ends. My life ends in my debauchery and pushy motivations and begins again in God’s LOVE and AUTHORIZATION. In other words – Him refining me and Him approving what He has just decontaminated.
His authorized, inside permanent presence affords me everything I actually need and nothing I actually don’t. So, if you desire to be pleased with just who you are in Christ – no one special and no one to look down on, Jesus addresses us in Matthew 23:11-12 (MSG) – “Do you want to stand out? Then step down. Be a servant. If you puff yourself up, you’ll get the wind knocked out of you. But if you’re content to simply be yourself, your life will count for plenty.”
Beloved, it’s amazing how God’s grace humbles us without humiliating us, and His favor lifts us up without swelling our heads. The life we find in Him makes us the proud owner of everything money can’t buy. As Jesus put it, “the whole earth.”
Beloved, what we get with humility is a life of contentment. Not too extreme and not too moderate. Amen? – Aaamen.
Beloved, life is very short. It comes and goes like an unannounced gust of wind. None of us know the hour or day when that gust of wind will be permitted to enter our room and blow out our earthly light. So today, reach out and touch someone and tell them you love them, BECAUSE TELLING THEM LATER JUST MIGHT BE – TOO LATE.
Beloved, I thank God for you. You all are my inspiration. 😀
I LOVE YOU ALL!!! Have an “Awesome” Wednesday.