Our guest speaker this weekend spent some additional time in Matthew, concerning the Beatitudes. Specifically, the subject of meekness. If you recall, I posted about this last night- but after hearing the sermon a second (and third) time, the lesson the Lord had in store for me became more clear; keep focused on Him, stop worrying and forget about running on the treadmill for material things that don't endure.
That's a tough pill to swallow, considering I've had an issue with placing far too much value on material things (and the status that we foolishly affix to them). When you're a guy that likes "stuff", it's a bit of a kick in the teeth to have the [absolutely true] Word of God tell you that materialism is backward thinking. I've fought this issue for decades.
Thankfully, the Lord has been reminding me of His lessons through the Bible, family, friends and via general life experiences. Like an artisan carefully removing portions of rock to slowly reveal a sculpture's potential, I can feel the Lord lovingly shaping my heart of stone into the likeness of His. It takes time and patience. When there's nothing left for Him to refine or remove, we'll perfectly reflect the nature of Christ.
Thank you for the way to authentic life, Lord Jesus!
Good Night
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