Mark 14:18-19
While they were reclining at the table eating, He said, “Truly I tell you, one of you will betray Me—one who is eating with Me.” They were saddened, and one by one they said to Him, “Surely you don’t mean me?”
I noticed that someone’s shoes were leaving black marks on the floor. I must confess that I was a little agitated that they had not been more careful, or at least have taken the time to clean up the marks they had made. Almost at once I glanced down and realized that the new shoes I had just purchased were the ones making the marks. I am so glad I had not accused others in the family of this terrible crime. I was the offender!
Stop for a moment and consider the times in your own life when you were so preoccupied with blaming someone else that you failed to see that you were the one who was the greatest offender. It is so easy to see the faults of others, but so hard to see the same faults in ourselves.
Thankfully the Lord does not call us to be perfect. That is impossible! He wants us to be willing to admit our faults and allow Him to do His work in us and through us. As long as we are focused upon seeing the faults of others while turning a blind eye to our own short-comings, we shut the Lord out of our life.
My own desire is to keep my eyes open to areas that the Lord desires to change. By my own strength it is not going to happen, but when I honestly ask the question, “Is it me?” Then the Lord can begin His work in me.
Blessings dear hearts. Walk with God today. Trust Him completely and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil
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