I can still 'patiently' press forward... expecting but w/ patience.
Christ was crucified for a long time. He had to lug His cross for what must have seemed like forever. Can you relate to that as much as I can?
As I hold my arms and hands up upon my cross, I asked "why have You forsaken me?". All I can sense is satan's (or shall I say God's wrath) upon this bludgeoned body of mine.
Whom have I trusted? Whom do I dwell with? Is the enemy amongst me? Why the badgering, why the put downs, why the expectations of what others expect of me? Everything is conditional.
Where is the 'positive, encouraging, kaaaaaaa-love' attributes that defines Christ? Thus, I close my door to the world to come in fellowship w/ God the Father, God the Son & God the Holy Spirit. He still calls me His own. I must be well spoken for (I hope). But the chance I hear His call- I can answer it. What do I mean?
Well, I just gone done a few days ago bashing in my head and lashing my legs w/ dowel rods. That is to say that this worldly people does not Love me like my Lord does; I react negatively to my surroundings in an uproar- reaping the seeds of satan. But, God has shown me what I am up against... and how do I learn to respond to it.
Back to positive, encouraging, kaaaaaa-love........ People just don't like being put down, or seeing people trying to hurt us- because it does. ANSWER: Why not just give an apology- say "sorry". Perhaps its that simple. In the midst of that proclomation is the Peace of God. Give unto Caesar what is due to Caesar. Fight fire w/ the Water of Life. It both... humbles us and... if it humbles us- it will humble the people in the midst. Do not cast a stone in return- whether it is upon yourself or not. But, His Truth and Love and Righteousness and Salvation and Gospel and Faith and Word will put them to shame.
Now you gotta practice what you preach!
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