Act Like Men
Be alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, act like men, be strong. Do everything in love. - 1 Cor 16:13-14 The Lord Asking Too Much Many times I have read scripture and felt that the Lord was asking too much of me. What an arrogant position for me to take! Why arrogant? Because He has told me over and over that He is with me. Over and over. He has never said that I could only depend on Him after I proved myself. This does not mean that I am an instantly mature believer. Of course not. I have much to learn and experience. But every day, He tells me to come. With all of my dirt. And wash, and to walk in the light. Like when I took gymnastics, doing backbends, and the coach was right there with his hand at the small of my back, keeping me supported. I step out, but He does it. First, the verse tells me to be alert. I thought I was Mr. Alert. I got this, I told the Lord. And He lovingly, removed His support as I was horribly deceived. Be Courageous When I realized it, when He ha