I know I am supposed to love my enemies, bless those who curse me and pray for those who persecute me. I get that. I am not always on target with it, but I do get it.
Yet, I can't help but have a bad taste in my mouth when dealing with politics or deception. I can't stand false pretenses. I don't care how good you think your reasons are, it always leaves a sour taste in my mouth and a worse feeling in my stomach. My heart breaks at false faces/mask wearing. I know, I know, there are times when we put on the fake smile for the "sake of others" but where does that end?
Earlier in the week, while at a class on financial ministry, I ran into some major issues with my electronics. My usual historical response would have been to trash something, grind my teeth so that I could avoid cursing and begin to slam the various pieces of equipment which were interfering with my agenda. Instead, I had a genuine response of "thank you Lord, thank you for the harassment". It wasn't faked, it was true.
Even with other issues piling on, I still have the same response.
If I should appear false, I pray for Holy Spirit to convict me right away. I so desire to live in the way of the apostles and disciples of the book of Acts. Honest, forthright, seeking God's glory in all things and loving every person I meet with the love of God. I pray that others out there somewhere will come alongside me, as I come alongside Jesus Christ.
Blessings to ST Paul's tonight. Art and Allen, I pray that God ministers powerfully through you. May you take back what the enemy has stolen. Restore those who have strayed and release the power and grace of Jesus into Greenwich tonight. May tonight be a time of Holy Fire, a spark that ignites a revolution of faith that will be a perpetual revival until our Lord returns.
Peace brothers and sisters.
