Francois de Sales
"Do not desire crosses , unless you have borne well those laid on you ; it is an abuse to long after martydom while unable to bear an insult patiently ..... OFFENSES WILL COME ."
What do you do , how do you react or respond when offenses come your way or even more than that when they are explicitly hurled in your face ?????
A culture of OFFENSE will reveal ALOT about who you are & maybe who you ARE NOT in JESUS , think about it . It isn't the kick that creates the content it merely reveals what is inside , that line for me is very challenging , because there have been many times I have received a "kick" and have not responded with the Grace & Truth that Jesus calls me to , how about you ????
An ungracious culture often repels anyone looking from outside , it is smelled , felt and caught by osmosis . The more influence you have the more you will define CULTURE , a little like the cities infect and affect for better or worse the surrounding suburbs and regional towns.
Be aware that you ( if in any leader capacity) are being watched , and your finest hours maybe when offenses come your way ... for it is in those moments you and I will reveal WHO we really are , and how well we display the fruit of God's Holy Spirit ( Galatians 5 .... read it again today ).
JESUS gave us the message that offenses WILL come not IF .... so gird your spiritual & emotional loins, keep dying to your carnal nature and ( in love ) keep getting over YOURSELF. Ask JESUS for His scandalous grace for any and every moment of your day .
READ MATTHEW 5 : 38-48 The MESSAGE IS GREAT .
PRAYING FOR YOU ALL TODAY
