God Loves Those He Corrects
Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.
I'm noticing that this isn't an option Jesus gives. As many as He loves He corrects. Its easy for me to get in a place where I think I need no correction though I realize the need for it in others. That can be an unhealthy place. Everything about this new found life as a born again Christian I will need corrections. Since I am not a master at it. Since what I think is appropriate in attitude and behavior often doesn't cut the Bible test, I will need His gracious and gentle correction until I receive my eternal body. His correction isn't harsh and it proves that I am His. Now, Im sure there are many who require less correction than others but we all need it. And when He corrects, may we be passionate and quick to accept and receive that correction leading to a change of direction from the world and unto God. Honestly now Christian, what is God correcting in you right now? Don't say nothing! I didn't realize some of the many things He was revealing to me while at our Pastors Conference over the week. Just when you think your doing well, that mirror of the word reveals the gut wrenching truth about yourself but also the fellowship with Him that you can now enter in! Thank you LORD for revealing my need for You in so many areas this week.
I'm noticing that this isn't an option Jesus gives. As many as He loves He corrects. Its easy for me to get in a place where I think I need no correction though I realize the need for it in others. That can be an unhealthy place. Everything about this new found life as a born again Christian I will need corrections. Since I am not a master at it. Since what I think is appropriate in attitude and behavior often doesn't cut the Bible test, I will need His gracious and gentle correction until I receive my eternal body. His correction isn't harsh and it proves that I am His. Now, Im sure there are many who require less correction than others but we all need it. And when He corrects, may we be passionate and quick to accept and receive that correction leading to a change of direction from the world and unto God. Honestly now Christian, what is God correcting in you right now? Don't say nothing! I didn't realize some of the many things He was revealing to me while at our Pastors Conference over the week. Just when you think your doing well, that mirror of the word reveals the gut wrenching truth about yourself but also the fellowship with Him that you can now enter in! Thank you LORD for revealing my need for You in so many areas this week.
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I don't believe any of us will achieve the point where we don't need the correction of our loving Father. Whether it's deeds or thoughts, we need to be sensitive to the correction of the Lord. He does only what is for our good and His glory.
YES! We all do need corrections. I do…. I praise God for his messenger that reveals to me that I need to change. Saying it is easy. Doing it is not easy but with God’s help it can be done. Praise God Almighty for his Grace is more to cover of my inequities!