Our 'Judas'

We live in a world filled with anger, polarization, disconnect, revenge, apathy/indifference and injustices.  We will be wronged many times in our lives....and yes, we ourselves will wrong others.  How do we react?  Do we want to get even, right the wrong, show we are better than they?   What was Jesus example?  John 13 shows Jesus attitude towards those that will deny, betray.....sin against Him.  He shows love, kindness, compassion and extends grace......He washed their feet.  God says vengeance is His (Romans 12:19 and Deuteronomy 32:35).  How are you reacting toward the "Judas's" of your life. How can we expect to be forgiven and shown love and mercy, if we do not practice that serving attitude?  We must be able to deny and humble ourselves to forgive when we have been hurt/wronged.......to extend love, kindness and compassion......'to wash feet',  allowing God to judge and make all the wrongs ---right--- in His timing.  Easy?  not in our inherent human emotions, but with God's power available, it is definitely possible....and commanded.  Blessings in your pursuit.......TO

Google Faith?

     We live in an instant gratification society where there is an abundance of knowledge and information at our finger tips.....literally!-- keystrokes to be exact.  Within an instant, we can find out just about anything about everything known to mankind via a search engine of your choice on the Internet.  I'm not complaining, it is cool, convenient and educational.  While this is not necessarily bad, if we are not cautious, we can easily transition this pattern of expectations within our faith.
     Quite frankly, we want/demand the same results from God through our prayers/petitions.....which can affect our attitude, our heart, and the way we live our lives.  We want to know all the "why's" of this earthly life..........and now!  However, God does not need to offer an explanation to us or answer all our prayers the way we would like........He simply asks us to trust.  Yet, do we? It is a challenge, but we must dismiss the need to know all those "why's", instead lean on God's promises/love. We do not need to discern all of life's trials to have that peace that passes all understanding--we need to know the One that is caring/compassionate-that is our Creator and God.  His wisdom is perfect.   Scripture tells us that God's ways are higher than ours (Isaiah 55:8-9).  In this world of instant knowledge, we must use caution not place our trust in the knowledge, but by placing it solely in our Almighty God.  It is human nature to ask God what our heart desires.......He wants us to.  The challenge is to mature in our faith to really believe and live as God knows what is best for us......and when.  It's difficult to not allow the unknowns to consume us, deteriorating our faith/trust in Him alone. 
     Where is your focus today?  Consumed with doubts and frustrations of the "why's", or upward in our Saviour's embracing love for us?  Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding;  in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.     Blessings in your pursuit.......TO