Most of the time we know what would Jesus do in a situation but we are just too stubborn to obey...
I had a chat with our pastor yesterday and shared my frustrations on how we are suffering financially due to a person who we felt swindled our money from us. I wanted justice and I wanted her to pay for the inconvenience she is causing. I asked him what would Jesus do...he smiled and told me that I know perfectly what would Jesus do.
Jesus will not care about the money. He will not be frustrated but He will turn this depressing situation to an opportunity to show His glory. In fact, this is a perfect opportunity to show compassion, mercy and love...
His plan is not make us materially rich but rich in His blessings. His purpose is for us to be dependent on Him. He wants us to be vessels of His love...that we show the kind of love He wants everyone else to experience.
Our pastor mentioned Jesus' sermon on the mount -
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."
—Matthew 5:13–16
This is our opportunity. God is transforming and using our lives and we should put our full trust in Him. He will never forsake us. It is our chance to be salt and light...It was a good conversation, something I needed. After that, he prayed for us. Sometimes, God sends people to affirm His love for you and what His purpose is in your life.
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