Monday, April 25, 2011
Today’s Word
“As (Paul) reasoned with them about righteousness and self-control and the coming day of judgment, Felix became frightened. “Go away for now,” he replied. “When it is more convenient, I’ll call for you again.” Acts 24:25 (NLT)
Today’s Reflection
Are you finding it hard to face the truth? Have you been confronted with something about yourself that you just don’t want to admit? Felix was a powerful man known to be brutal to others, dishonest and immoral. Hearing Paul speak this way must have struck a cord because he didn’t want to hear any more. Yet he kept coming back to Paul off and on for two years.
Don’t resist facing the truth when it is presented to you. It is God’s act of grace regardless of who He uses. It’s an opportunity to admit the truth, ask God’s forgiveness, start fresh, and to embark on the path of change. Felix kept coming back, but, as far as we know, never changed. God seems angry only to those who resist. But those who humble themselves and ask for the fullness of his Grace discover his kindness.
Today’s Prayer
“Lord, forgive me for putting You off until it’s more convenient. I am so sorry for all those times when I’ve said in my heart, “when I have time, I’ll call for you”. Help me to face the truth about myself when it is presented and then bring that truth to you so that you can redeem it, heal it, and grow me into the image of your Son”
Wow, that was hard to put in a prayer, "when I have time, I'll call for you". I know I compromise my time with the Lord when I feel the stress of balancing priorities and family. It is too easy to say you'll take the time later to read or pray or take extra time the next day to make up for not spending time with the Lord. Way too easy. I love my time with the Lord or in His Word so why do I allow other things to push that on the daily list of things to do as low priority? He is so faithful to meet with me and I hope I can do better by remembering He waites, more eager to meet with me than I know.
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