Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for
this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1
Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV
I have been noticing a change in my demeanor lately . Im not sure when it
started . Definitly after Lori and I a Started going to Springhouse worship and
Arts center . I do know at one point I suddenly stopped hearing the Message
from the Pulpit as something to share with people I thought needed to hear the
message, and realized instead the message might be for me to put into practice .
I used to be the guy who loved sharing bad news with people . Most of my
conversations would begin with " did you hear about ? " . Disasters , Sordid
murders , Infidelity, Greed , Corruption ...I enjoyed being the messenger of
bad news . Its not an easy Job , mostly because there is so much competition in
that department .
What is changing is I am more interested in the GOOD news ... I am
beginning to think that one of the reasons I enjoyed sharing Bad News is it made
me seem less bad ...Like the Pharisee who was thanking God for not being like
that sinner over there .
You know the bible encourages us to share the GOOD News , and if you look
carefully it strongly suggests that sharing bad news is more like bating for the
other team .
My wife has been a great witness and encourager to me . She is a Good New
person .for several years she had to remind me almost Daily to " Be not anxious
for anything ". She ministers to me with her daily walk of being obedient
to Philippians 4:8.
" Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever
is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such
things."
As I mentioned I am going through some changes ...Part of the Change has
been realizing just how many people are caught up in the Bad News Buisness . In
this Case when I say People I mean Christians .
I have stopped going into Christian Chat rooms for this reason . and more
recently I have chosen to hide posts and De Friend acquaintances on FB who
insist on posting " Bad News " .
Most of us are familiar with Galations 5: 22-24 :
But
the fruit
of the Spirit is love,
joy, peace,
forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and
self-control.
Against such things there is no law. Those who
belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh
with its passions and desires
Have you noticed this amazing declaration is
sandwiched between : The acts
of the flesh are obvious: hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish
ambition, dissensions, factions and envy....And " Since we live
by the Spirit,
let us keep in step with the Spirit.Let us not become conceited,
provoking and envying each other.. ?
There is no shortage of people in the world who want to
remind us of the BAD news . There are even some who make a living out of
promoting the Bad News . But I want to be more like my wife , more like the
leadership of our Church , and the Brothers and Sisters in our Church who are
daily walking in obedience to Gods word ...Giving thanks for all things ,
Praising His Sovereignty , and thinking on the Good News , and applying it to
their lives ....
Commenting and pointing out the sins of others does not
purify me , it does not sanctify me , it does not raise me up ...it does quite
the opposite .
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