I just read Shawn Bolz’s new book called Translating God. It is so awesome and continues to emphasize what God is saying to me about love.
It really was and is something that the LORD has been talking to me about all year. Man, do I want to get this.
I sent a few people an apology for prophesying bad words over them – words from me and maybe not God or mixed words.
Brian Cork was one. He sent this back.
John:
Your recent message to me generated this from our Lord…
Read: Galatians 1:6-10
If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Galatians 1:10
Peer pressure is part of everyday life. Sometimes we base our decisions on what other people will think or say rather than on our convictions and on what will please God. We’re worried that we’ll be judged or made fun of.
The apostle Paul experienced his fair share of peer pressure. Some Jewish Christians believed that Gentiles should be circumcised to be truly saved (Gal. 1:7; see 6:12-15). However, Paul stood his ground. He continued to preach that salvation is by grace through faith alone; no further works are required. And for that he was accused of being a self-appointed apostle. They further asserted that his version of the gospel had never received the apostles’ approval (2:1-10).
Despite the pressure, Paul was very clear about whom he served—Christ. God’s approval mattered most, not man’s. He made it his goal not to win the approval of people, but of God (1:10).
Similarly, we are Christ’s servants. We serve God whether people honor or despise us, whether they slander or praise us. One day “each of us will give an account of ourselves to God” (Rom. 14:12). That doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t consider what people think or say, but ultimately, we make pleasing God our main concern. We want to hear our Savior say, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matt. 25:23).
Payer:
Dear Lord, no matter what others may say or do, give me the courage to be faithful to You today.
God is always working out the balance. Dont fall into one ditch or another and dont compromise your identity. Learn to love and love big. But, stay true to who you were made to be. Lots to work out. Thank God for grace, literally.