Still Making Me Holy

Remember the bumper sticker that says "Don't judge me, God is not finished with me yet." I always liked it as a kid because I dislike being judged by others. As Christians we are also often judged by the world, when our actions do not match up to our words. Have you ever had someone get in your face for no apparent reason, or lie about something just because. These I call "red flag" moments. I have learned to recognize them as tests, trials, obstacles for sure, whether for my refining, or as a witness to someone else.

 Actions speak volumes, and I dare say non-believers who are watching take note. I should react in the natural one way, but with God's grace, his love within me shines through during those tough times of injustice. As a Christian, Gods' word says great is my reward in heaven. I know in the end I come out on top, so I do not feel the need to get upset or seek revenge. Peace, confidence, hope, and love. God's children react differently than those of the world.

In scripture it says," For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms". Ephesians 6:12 Once we understand it is not the person or situation, but the spirit of darkness seeking whom he may devour, then we are not suckered in and duped, losing our witness by our actions. We are able to turn the devil on his head because God within us, allows us to react differently, speaking volumes to the unbeliever.

None of us are perfect, yet God continues the process of making us into his image. With that thought, this song comes to mind. "I'm So Clumsy". I cannot do it on my own, but the good news is, I don't have to. God is right there with me, every step of the way, making me holy...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip7MaWhfW_g
Psalm 62:
My soul finds rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him.
2 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

3 How long will you assault a man?
Would all of you throw him down—
this leaning wall, this tottering fence?

4 They fully intend to topple him
from his lofty place;
they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless,
but in their hearts they curse.
Selah

5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;
my hope comes from him.

6 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

7 My salvation and my honor depend on God [a] ;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.

8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
Selah

9 Lowborn men are but a breath,
the highborn are but a lie;
if weighed on a balance, they are nothing;
together they are only a breath.

10 Do not trust in extortion
or take pride in stolen goods;
though your riches increase,
do not set your heart on them.

11 One thing God has spoken,
two things have I heard:
that you, O God, are strong,

12 and that you, O Lord, are loving.
Surely you will reward each person
according to what he has done.