WATCH YOUR STEP part I
SCRIPTURE: “Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted.” Galatians 6:1
Who has not been put on alert upon seeing an actual “CAUTION” sign on a roadway—for vehicles or pedestrians? They warn us of deer crossings, or of wet / icy passageways that may be dangerous to unwary passersby. Caution and discernment are just as essential in human relationships, especially where our title verse is concerned. Having failed to give ample respect to both types of scenarios—be it a posted roadway sign or my “people- observation meter,” I’ve learned over many years to employ extreme caution in my dealings with all types of people. Simply put, you should never be presumptuous about how one will respond to you in the wake of your earnest attempt to obey today’s title verse. Your motives, even if honorable and aimed at peacableness, may be completely misconstrued!
The spiritual maturity level of the recipient of your attempt at meek and humble correction may lead you to regret the attempt! Sometimes, after receiving an irate response from an erring believer, you may be tempted to liken the experience to that of casting pearls before swine, against which our Savior cautions us in Matthew 7:6! What am I saying here? Inasmuch as any earnest attempt to obey Galatians 6:1 can be a risky undertaking, it carries with it certain strong prerequisites: (#1) pray for the Spirit’s oversight of what should be a discreet [i.e., private] verbal exchange with that habitually erring believer whose habitual trespass you have observed. Ideally, and if thoughtfully carried out, such a meek expression of concern for a habitually trespassing brother or sister will be well received—reminding one of Proverbs 25: 12, “To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry [NLT].”
PRAYER: Gracious and merciful Father, help us to make it our holy ambition to consistently strive toward spiritual maturity, being willing and capable of digesting solid spiritual food, while making a true and lasting impact in Your kingdom on this earth! In Christ’s glorious name we thank You—amen!
By Sis. Denise Diggs
The spiritual maturity level of the recipient of your attempt at meek and humble correction may lead you to regret the attempt! Sometimes, after receiving an irate response from an erring believer, you may be tempted to liken the experience to that of casting pearls before swine, against which our Savior cautions us in Matthew 7:6! What am I saying here? Inasmuch as any earnest attempt to obey Galatians 6:1 can be a risky undertaking, it carries with it certain strong prerequisites: (#1) pray for the Spirit’s oversight of what should be a discreet [i.e., private] verbal exchange with that habitually erring believer whose habitual trespass you have observed. Ideally, and if thoughtfully carried out, such a meek expression of concern for a habitually trespassing brother or sister will be well received—reminding one of Proverbs 25: 12, “To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry [NLT].”
PRAYER: Gracious and merciful Father, help us to make it our holy ambition to consistently strive toward spiritual maturity, being willing and capable of digesting solid spiritual food, while making a true and lasting impact in Your kingdom on this earth! In Christ’s glorious name we thank You—amen!
By Sis. Denise Diggs
Archive
2024
January
Gratitude Mixed with Faith Should Equal ObedienceGrace Comes In God’s TimingGOD USES WHOM HE CHOOSESSeeing What God Sees to Get What God HasA Life Verse That Is Good for Every YearSeeing Things as God Sees ThemThree QuestionsDon’t Worry About the FutureForgiveness Is Our Daily CelebrationPeace When We Do RightGod’s True Children Certainly Should KnowRegret In Missed OpportunitiesThe Attitude of Delight Is RightMeditation Deprivation Is EvidentARE YOU A DISCIPLE OR JUST A CONVERT?An Anchored Soul Won’t QuitGod Wants to Be BelievedFinding God in Our PainI Must Be About God’s WordWhat the Wondrous Word of God Can Do in a Willing ServantSeeing Things God’s WayGetting Along for Jesus SakeMeditating Brings Us Success In The Christian LifeThe State of Mind That Pleases GodPraised By the RaisedHaving the Right Knowledge for Real FaithWhose Mind Do You Think With?All My Heart & All My WaysWise with the Lord’s TimeNo Shame About What God Has SaidPrayer Is A Conversation
February
DEEP ARMOR FOR THE STEEP CLIMBDressed in the Whole Armor of God for Spiritual WarfareGRAB THAT ARMORSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER WITH PASTOR WAYNE COCKRELLIn My Dressing Room (Putting on the Armor of God)Armored for Any WeatherTruth is Foundation for Our FaithA Work in Progress and A Mouth in TrainingREJECTION OF GOSSIP, SLANDER, LIES, AND DISCORD: THE PERFECTING OF 'FEBRUARY'THE DETESTABLESSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER WITH PASTOR WAYNE COCKRELLIf the Lord Hates It, We Should TooThe Offense Ward of the Sin HospitalSpilling the TeaWe are in ChristLet us Do BetterSpread Love, Not GossipSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER WITH PASTOR WAYNE COCKRELLThe GREATEST THRILL: Being SPIRIT - FilledTHE HOLY SPIRIT'S CONTROLA Drunken SpiritLookin’ Like Our DaddyFermented or Fresh; How is Your Fruit?We Have it AllSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER WITH PASTOR WAYNE COCKRELLJESUS’ LOVE MANDATEHIS Walk, Our Hopethe greatest gift of allTo Love Like Christ
March
LOVE x LOVELove is CommitmentSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER with Pastor CockrellTHE HIGHEST DEBT OF LOVEPREVAILING IN LOVE, AND IN THE LIGHT OF THE PROMISEReturn Your Love to METhe Loveless ChurchWhat Do You Want First: the Good News or the Bad News?POSITIVE FRICTION THAT MAKES US BETTERSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER with Pastor Wayne CockrellHis Love Versus My FearsJESUS LOVES YOUBe Surrendered to 'Love'Victory Over Fear: Life’s Small LessonsJesus, Our VictoryTRUST CHRIST, BANISH FEARSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER with Pastor Wayne CockrellHarmony and Discord Aren’t FriendsHOLY PARAMETERSBlinded by HateACT or REACTRESISTING ANGER AND HATE IN CONFLICTPeculiar PeopleSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER with Pastor Wayne CockrellONWARD & UPWARDHow To Fall ForwardThe Front Windshield is Much Bigger than the Rearview MirrorONE THING TO DOLooking Back Will Have You SaltyGreat Cloud of WitnessesSUNDAY MORNING PRAYER with Pastor Wayne Cockrell
2 Comments
Amen and welcome back sister Denise!
Amen, Sister Denise.if we want our steps established,we need to walk prayerfully!!