“ Above Reproach”- Two simple little words that hold so much strength and power. Being a christian, I am an ambassador, I’m suppose to be an example of what it looks like for someone to follow Christ and can I just tell you....it’s not easy. It’s rewarding and it’s the better life, worth living but it is by no means easy.
I have found myself in moments when I’m exhausted and wondering why I have to always be the “bigger” person, or have patience or be kind and gentle even though a lot of the times it’s not my nature to be so. The Lord is ever faithful and always brings me back to a place where He ever so lovingly reminds me of not only what He has already done for me, but also that He has redeemed me for a specific purpose.
God has a plan for me, individual and specific for who I am and what I’ve been though. There are lessons that I have to learn, there are experiences that I have already been through that are also a part of the plan He has for me. The Lord has allowed me to go through things in my life, not only to strengthen me and bring m closer to Him, but to also be able to come along side other people that have struggled through the same things I have and be able to encourage them, and point them to Christ during their hard times.
However, if I am not walking the walk while I’m talking the talk, then all of what I can instill into people or the encouragement I can offer becomes useless. Nobody wants to be lectured, especially not by someone that isn’t even doing what they are telling you you should do.
So why do I have to be above reproach? Why do I have to make sure that I am doing what I am supposed to be doing and specifically what the Lord is calling me to? Because if I don’t I myself am nailing a door of outreach and encouragement shut, and that’s not what the Lord intended for me, and who am I to go against the Will of God?
Application:
Today I commit to be purposeful with my actions and make sure that I am diligently doing the tasks set before me, and slow to speak but quick to listen.
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