THE WORD – II Thess. 3:13.  Do you get weary of doing what is right?

Calling for some honesty here.

I admit I do. Not in the obvious choices of turning away from sin and the lure of the world. But in the every day choices and decisions in our thoughts and actions.

There are times I feel I know too much of what is happening in the background. Not by gossip or slander but because of certain situations we find ourselves in through no fault of our own. This knowledge can color my attitude and affect my response to others.

Yet, we are still called to “do what is right.” That means showing kindness and grace when we would rather run screaming in the other direction. Is this difficult? It can be : )  Have you ever felt like this?

More of Jesus. Lord, help us to see with clarity and know that You have it all in control. Nothing is hid from You.

Let’s not get tired of doing what is right. 

IN OTHER WORDS – “If there was a moment when the crowd’s praise became thunderous, the voice of God from within John (the Baptist) was even louder.”

I love this thought written by Gordon Macdonald (an excellent book I highly recommend.)

He writes about how John knew he was only the forerunner to Christ. He could have went along with the thought that he was the new Messiah. Floated for awhile in the false recognition and power. No, not for a moment.

He never reacted to the crowds with a false identity, he knew his calling and direction and remained humble and true to his purpose.   

True ministry is servanthood. (Mark 10:42-45)

Our Lord and Savior gave us this example to follow. Can we do no less?

All the glory must go to Jesus Christ, never to ourselves.  When I think of those I love and respect in leadership, they are the ones who continually turn the attention and all the praise to the Lord.

Can you think of someone in your life who fits this definition of leadership? 

IN MY WORDS – Here are my spring-colored daffodils, bending and reaching towards the light coming from the window. I kept trying to stabilize them but I’d turn back around and they were s t r e t c h i n g and r e a c h i n g for the light yet again. Hmm…I bet you know where I’m going with this thought.

Yes, so should we be stretching and reaching for the true light – JESUS.

Not allowing anyone or anything to pull us away from His light and the joy of His presence.

I came home one day and the whole plant had toppled, fallen over on the carpet, still straining for the light. I hope and pray God revives the same hunger and yearning within me and within you. To the point of falling to our knees, bowing before Him in adoration, hands extended for His touch.

Never tire or stop reaching for the light of the Lord.