I have been having problems for a month now with my left arm. My doctor says it’s diabetic related and offered me physical therapy. I refused and went back home. I was in terrible pain over the weekend. Tears were forced by the pain so back to the doctor I went the following Monday. I had to see a Nurse Practitioner who did not give me time to refuse physical therapy but made an appointment for me to go. I’ve been going faithfully except for what time I spent on vacation. What is my point? A member of my body is in tremendous pain causing my body to be less strong and restricted in what I can and can not do. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior we become part of the body of Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ.
1 Corinthians 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
When a member of the body hurts the whole body is affected. As Christians we need to be aware of a member in pain. Sensitivity is not my best virtue but I try to be sensitive to other’s needs. The Lord wants us to be spiritual so we can be sensitive to the spirit.
Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
I know you have read or heard me repeating what a dear friend said to me once, “Christians are the first to kill their wounded”. This appears to be so true. I actually wonder if Christians aren’t the first to spread rumors and run their mouths more than a lost person.
Are you guilty of spreading rumors? Are you fast to repeat something you heard or saw?? My husband knows no strangers. It does not phase me when he talks to another male or female. I know before he leaves their side he will have shared God with them. Someone once told a family member that they saw John flirting with a lady in front of a local park in our hometown. When I was asked about this I couldn't help but laugh. I will trust my husband until I have reason not to. The person who told this to a family member claimed to be a Christian. We need to be careful of trying to destroy someone’s testimony. A true born again Christian would never have done this. I know we all make mistakes but telling such lies are not a mistake. That is an intentional act on one’s behalf. It’s so sad that we allow Satan to have such a hold on our lives. Don’t ever give him opportunity to cause you to sin. Never repeat anything that you can not back up with facts or proof. And even then we should keep our mouths shut. God tells us in His Word,
Matthew 18:5 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.
Our world is cruel enough. Let your Yeas be yeas and our Nays be nay.
Step forward and be the “Big” person. Reach out to a brother or sister who may be hurting. Don’t ask them anything about the situation, pray for them, with them. They will tell you what they want you to know but if they do share with you, please, please don’t repeat to anyone. They are telling you because they trust you.
Help someone heal so the body can be whole and at peace again. You know that is the kind of Christian you want to be. Ask God to help you be a peacemaker and a trusting Christian. If you don't know God as your Saviour then you are missing out on a wonderful spiritual life. Won't you give your life to God today. He's only a prayer away.
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