Humble Ourselves, Trust Our Lord More Than We Trust Ourselves – Reminder

“For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what defile a person; but eating with unwashed hands does not defile them.” Matthew 15:19-20 (NIV)

Without firsthand experiences in men’s ministry, witnessing betrayal, suffering, trials, patience, love, tears and joy, I wouldn’t qualify for Becomelects ministry or write anything. Our Lord has given me faith, trust and obedience. If, through these sharings, one person can repent, my job is done. Two or more, it is a bonus.

Like many, my heart was deceitful and I listened to many lies. When we repent and come to the foot of the Cross to receive unconditional love and forgiveness, everyone weeps. Once we receive that unconditional love from our Lord Jesus Christ, we now have permission to give that love freely. He wants us to do that, the flow of the Living Water. But this is not a quick journey; be patient. This is a marathon because our hearts and flesh are against it all the time. It is a journey to build characters, a process like refining gold with fire.

The most important requirement for this journey is being humble.

Divorce and separation among Christians are no different than in the secular world. I have not seen any difference in anger, resentment, or entitlement among Christians compared with the secular world, sometimes even more because of self-righteousness. Many like to preach, but most do not do what they preach, and many things are hidden.

When one does not lead by example, how can we ask our loved ones to follow and trust our Lord? When one does not forgive, how can we ask someone to forgive us? When one does not love unconditionally, how can we ask someone to love us back? Our Lord said: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” Matthew 7:12 (NIV)

Only our Lord Jesus Christ can change hearts if we allow Him by trusting Him and obeying His commands.

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.” 1 Peter 5:6-9 (NIV)

“Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.”“ Matthew 16:23 (NIV)

Our Lord could see what we couldn’t see. Peter knew the enemy from firsthand experience. Peter disowned his Lord and our Lord three times 2,000 years ago but he wept and repented. Our Lord loved him so much that He gave him a second chance and he did not waste it. Simon Peter had a deceitful heart like all of us but he became the Number One Apostle of our Lord and Savior.

We can be like Simon Peter.

Next time when your anger, resentment and entitlement arise against your loved ones, keep your mouth closed, go to an empty room, humble yourself, kneel, and pray for your loved ones, for their salvation.

We cannot change any heart or shield anyone from the enemy.

Our Lord Jesus Christ can.

Becomelects Ministry