NOTE: We really do
get things confused. We seek praise from men which is really of no eternal
value, rather than praise from God. And even when we are seeking those things
which on the surface ought to please God, our motives are wrong. More often
than not, even in very good things, our motives are selfish. It is so hard for
us to put others first. For myself, my flesh makes every effort to laud itself
rather than as Paul did, every effort to know God and finish the race. How does
one purge himself and his wrong motives? Only the Spirit can do that, and as I
did deeper into God's word, the Holy Spirit will purge the dross.
((TODAY, 2 Jul 2012:
Little did I know how much purging would occur during the suffering that would
start in three weeks time. God used his word, his people, and circumstances to
break down the stubborn doors of my heart. I do not believe God intended to
harm my boy to teach me a lesson, rather, as Rom 8:28 says "we know that in all things
God works for the good of those who love him …." He used a painful time to
teach me things about myself.))
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