Overtaken . . . Often times, we fail to realize, that what many of us call, the written Word, is full, absolutely full, of mercy. Its crammed full, with so many wonderful values; such as, grace, long-suffering, patience and love. I know what so many religious folks ideas and attitudes have been about those who make mistakes. But this one word, something about it, has always pulled at me; it wanted to say something, I didnt hear from others. I think the writer, could have used a lot of other words; but, he didnt. We wont get caught up in translations or what each of them does, or does not say; strife doesnt help. One thing is relatively clear; this is the word, that most of us were going to read who speak in this language. There is a definition, which most of us usually relate to. It simple says, to catch up with. To the point, a weakness, caught up with us. It could have been a fault that we were born with, or one we developed along the way. Weve all learned, the hard way, that some things left unattended or not dealt with, will one day surface. If we are not vigilant, we might permit some secret vice, or some attitude that seemed harmless, to cause us trouble one day. But there is another definition to this event. It actually says, to come upon unexpectedly or suddenly. Im reminded of someone, who has lost their church, their ministry, and their family. They did something, that was not at all smart; possibly through lack of experience or being very naïve. Alright, it could be, that the weakness for it, was already there. We all have our own type of weakness. Its a tragedy, that we never could trust one another, to confess and pray with one another about it; without it being airborne. The church has reaped that; most wont admit it; but it has cost us great tears. But if anything, we seem less trustworthy today, than ever before. Why? We often jumped on people, like they were the most terrible people in the world. We treated them, as if they just decided one day, that they were going to destroy their lives, that of their families, and anyone else around. I dont believe that. There are cruel, wicked and evil people; thats a fact. But I stand here today, to say as kindly as I know how; that was normally not the case. Theres one thing that truly concerns me today, and that is that most hearts, no longer see the need, in knowing the enemy. This new age of saying that we should not speak of the devil, it gives him more notice, is of the devil himself. He lays traps for people; and whether we want to deal with the issue or not; they fall into them. Whats really against Gods word, is that there is no one, to help get them get out; or no one with meekness. A lot of situations, have caught up with a lot of folks, in our time. This does not mean, that we are not to take responsibility for our mistakes, and do what we can to correct them and make amends. But I pose one question to everyone who reads this. Looking back down the road of your life, are there things, that you would do differently today, if you could. Arent there certain issues, that you would deal with, totally in another way now. Are there things, that you would do anything you could to change, if you could. Do you have honest and true remorse over it; would you do everything you could to prevent or let it get out of hand. Have you wept over it with tears; can you see how you were wrong. Was God merciful, to you. Then, how can we withhold forgiveness and mercy, from someone else, who needs it.
Posted on: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 02:50:33 +0000
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