"Like a shepherd He will tend His flock. In His arm He will gather the lambs; And carry them in His bosom" Isaiah 40:11 I find it completely awesome that in this world, I am totally someones. Someone to love me, cherish me, discipline me (in love), someone who will never, ever, ever, leave me. Someone who calls me His very own.
Friday, November 02, 2012
"Friend" - 11/01/12 - Matthew 26:36-56, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:39-53, John 18:1-24
Immediately Judas went to Jesus and said, “Hail, Rabbi!” and kissed Him. And Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.”(Matthew 26:49)
I have always been amazed at this verse. Jesus knew, He knew that Judas was full of satin, yet called him, "friend". He allowed him to kiss Him.
All the while - He knew.
As I read this verse throughout the years, I put Judas into a box all by himself. Until realizing that a sin is a sin and any sin separates us from God, I never felt I was the same as Judas. Yes, in my life I have sinned. Many a time - and will continue - I am human. The battle to serve God or self will not end until my last breath. But - I never felt I sinned as much as Judas.
And I have.
And I will.
Again, I stand amazed at my Christ. Knowing what He did - and still - He loved Judas. He always reached out to Judas in love, grace, and mercy. Judas rejected - not Christ. And Judas was the one who sinned. Not Christ.
Then He puts into my heart and mind, "Deby, who are you not to extend love, grace, and mercy - to everyone. Who has betrayed you in such a way that Judas betrayed me? When did you go to the Cross?"
And I fall to His feet - humbled. I pray for those when looking at me to see Him - not me. I pray for Him to remove any sin from my heart. I pray that I may be Christlike to all - and yet........
There are times when I hang on to the bitterness and anger. Knowing that it hurts my Daddy and delights satin. I am listening and heeding the urging of The Spirit more than not. I am releasing that which is sin and focusing on Him. I am having faith that He will take care of those who cause me harm. I am seeing things through His eyes - the spiritual battle and not taking things so personal - making it all about me.
I am learning to let go and let God.
I am learning to call all, "Friend", praying that they may know Him.
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