Opaque glass blocks the true vision of Jesus’ love and in the trials, we must be willing to look at things with courage. The Living water of Jesus is on the other side. We may need to look at our pride in all things.
Proverbs 16:18-21 AMP
Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. [19] It is better to be humble in spirit with the lowly Than to divide the spoil with the proud (haughty, arrogant). [20] He who pays attention to the word [of God] will find good, And blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who trusts [confidently] in the LORD. [21] The wise in heart will be called understanding, And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].
It’s humbling to have a personal reflection on our inability to judge others. It truly is the stick in the eye. We realize that we have our own evil sinful heart; it’s ugly.
Only going before the Father in humility and asking forgiveness and direction can that stony prideful heart be transformed.
Ezekiel 11:19-20 NLT
And I will give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit within them. I will take away their stony, stubborn heart and give them a tender, responsive heart, [20] so they will obey my decrees and regulations. Then they will truly be my people, and I will be their God.
Challenges don’t have to be punishments from God so much as an opportunity for growth in His ways. God teaches you through the experience. Are you willing to be taught?!?! Wow!! I guess I need His help. We all do!!
Hebrews 12:4-11 MSG
In this all-out match against sin, others have suffered far worse than you, to say nothing of what Jesus went through—all that bloodshed! So don’t feel sorry for yourselves. Or have you forgotten how good parents treat children, and that God regards you as his children? My dear child, don’t shrug off God’s discipline, but don’t be crushed by it either. It’s the child he loves that he disciplines; the child he embraces, he also corrects. God is educating you; that’s why you must never drop out. He’s treating you as dear children. This trouble you’re in isn’t punishment; it’s training, the normal experience of children. Only irresponsible parents leave children to fend for themselves. Would you prefer an irresponsible God? We respect our own parents for training and not spoiling us, so why not embrace God’s training so we can truly live? While we were children, our parents did what seemed best to them. But God is doing what is best for us, training us to live God’s holy best. At the time, discipline isn’t much fun. It always feels like it’s going against the grain. Later, of course, it pays off big-time, for it’s the well-trained who find themselves mature in their relationship with God.
Victoria, my dear sister in Christ said, “we all get a seat at the Kings’ table.” Comparison is the biggest obstacle to our believing we are loved and known by Jesus.
So get ready to have shattered breakthroughs, the shards of glass may hurt a while, however, the breakthrough can change generations.
Having a solid Sister or Brother in faith who speaks truth in the Bible is a true gift. We are all works in progress. Go to Jesus! Read His word, it’s powerful and life changing, ask others to pray for you. We still have to be open and do the work in transforming our life and our kids will be blessed.
So let the Holy Spirit hand you the hammer and get started today!! Jesus is the breaker. Let Him !
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Inspiring Light Through the Cracks 