Thank God His grace is sufficient for ALL!!

[Elena Leno]

Why do Christians treat each other the same way non-Christians do? Can anyone really claim that we've never needed forgiveness & understanding? Romans 3:22 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" Now read v.24, "Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" That grace is for everyone! Not just those who look to condemn others for some of the same issues they won't ever admit to having themselves. ooops. . .yes I did say that. Sometimes when people are criticizing others they are really talking about their own weaknesses. There is some truth to "it takes one to know one"

 

2 Corinthians 12:9 "And He said to me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." What that says is HIS grace, God's grace is sufficient - more than enough. His strength is perfect in our weakness. Let the power of Christ rest upon me, yes I am weak, yes I have issues.

 

Romans 14:19, "Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another". Instead of tearing down, we need to build each other up. So we mess up, we get in the flesh. Does Jesus immediately condemn us to hell because of our imperfections? No. So we should not do that to each other.

 

If you see your brother or sister repeatedly messing up, it's ok to say something. However, make your point, do it in love, (do not verbally beat them down). Also allow the other person to speak. Then pray about it, let it go & move on.

 

It is not up to me to point out your imperfections, repeatedly. Who am I? I am just like you, another imperfect person who has been justified by the grace of our perfect JESUS! GLORY!!

~ Elena Leno - 1 September 2011