So as we examine ourselves and how we conduct our business for God, let us remember what the Lord has told us that He requires of us. Are the actions we undertake fair? Are they just? While this is a general instruction we need to pay even more attention to that which we claim to do in the service of the Lord. While justice is required of God so is mercy. Are our actions merciful? Do we walk every day and take every breath remembering how much mercy God has shown us? Again, this is even more important in the actions we undertake on behalf of God. Lastly, are our actions bathed in humility or does our flesh creep in? Are we operating out of a place of true service for the kingdom or is there unsettled bitterness, anger, or resentment infecting who we are in Christ? God doesn't operate as we do. There is nothing unjust, unmerciful or prideful about how God operates. Thus there cannot be anything unjust, unmerciful or prideful about how we should go about His business and if there is then we are trying to pry the pen out of His hand.
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12: 2 (NKJV)
God is the Author and finisher of our story if we allow Him to write it. He is writing a grand tale and has prescribed a part for you and me to play. That alone boggles my mortal mind. But the battle is in always remembering who is doing the writing. To remember that God alone knows the part we are to play. Dare to believe in the terror of His majesty before us. May we never lose sight of that. May we never.
Reverend Anthony Wade May 16, 2011
