Word for the day "The virtue of being Meek"
II Timothy 2:25 (KJV) In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth.There is something here to be learned for those who might admonish others, for those who are admonished, and an objective and God-glorifying truth. We must always confront in Love and in the timing of God. How do you confront your family, friends, or even foes?It is not accidental or incidental that Paul begins with an exhortation to meekness. If we dare confront a person about a supposed sin, we must be careful, first of all, that it really is sin. The objective is to help and not hurt people beyond the purpose of healing!Meekness is a sensitive, humble submission to God. Meekness will not assume that personal preference or legalism is the same as God’s explicit commands. Meekness will not overlook a beam in one’s own eye when searching for a speck in another’s. But Meekness will help in the administration of Salvation for the Lord. Today’s message speaks to my heart!However, if there is real sin in someone’s life, then it is important to realize that transgressing God’s law is ultimately opposing oneself. There is no way to sin against God and not harm yourself. However, please understand that sinning against God is always damaging to your soul. So it is imperative that we don’t add harm to hurt concerning the lives of others and ourselves.Point to ponder- What is the solution? True repentance only comes from God. And so both the person hoping to win a person from sin, and a person stuck deep in sin, must go to God for help. Pray to the Lord. The saints in the book of Acts were thrilled when they saw that God had “granted repentance unto life” (Acts 11:18).Our Leadership team is especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in the month of November 2017 by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Mr. William Wilson, Mr. Calvin Jackson, Mrs. Annette Straker, Ms. Ollie Tipton, Ms. Jacqueline Frazier, and Ms. Gertrude Scott. Why don't you take the opportunity to write us on our blog and let us know how we are doing in serving you Great people, we'd love to hear from you!Follow me on Twitter @Elder James Baker, as I endeavor to encourage and empower leaders of today and tomorrow! Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.Thank you for using the Word Cup devotionals brought to you through Grace and Truth Leadership on (Word press). We are a faith-based, donor-supported ministry. If you have been touched by these daily devotionals, and would like to make a monthly pledge or a special gift of any amount, please use the link below to give as the Lord leads. Thank you so much!http://www.graceandtruthleadership.org/#!donate/vv9e2