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Too Salty for You?

“Salt, when dissolved in water, may disappear, but it does not cease to exist.
We can be sure of its presence by tasting the water. Likewise, the indwelling Christ, though unseen, will be made evident to others from the love which He imparts to us.”
~Sadhu Sundar Singh~

Can we be too salty for an unbeliever with the love we show them? Really, that is serious question, because I think that we can ~ in the eyes of an unbeliever, I mean.

This past weekend I encountered someone that really does not like Christians at all ~ that is mildly put. We are snobs, trailer trash and mindless puppets that repeat what they are feed (not my words)…

Are we really that bad, because we tell people, in love, that Christ is the only way to heaven? In the eyes of an unbeliever, we are intolerant, an exclusive club. Even when you tell them that God Himself is saying that there is only One Way, we are ‘all-knowing’…Hm? I really never, ever encountered something even close to it.

What would you tell someone who is really not seeing the Light and ask you what they need to be saved for anyway? Well, my answer was: from Hell…But then again, if someone does not believe in Heaven or Hell, than that is a mute point. I was really agonizing and praying for this person since Sunday. I really felt bad that I used Hell in connection with His love…Then this morning 1 Samuel came to mind:

“But when they said, “Give us a king to lead us,” this displeased Samuel; so he prayed to the LORD. And the LORD told him: “Listen to all that the people are saying to you; it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected me as their king. As they have done from the day I brought them up out of Egypt until this day, forsaking me and serving other gods, so they are doing to you. Now listen to them; but warn them solemnly and let them know what the king who will reign over them will do.” ~ 1 Samuel 8:6-9

Is that also true for unbelieving people, who get abusive with their language, when they hear the message of salvation? The don’t reject the message, but the love of God?

So, next time someone is rejecting the salty message you give them that there is only One Way to heaven, don’t fret like me. Get on your knees and pray that God will transform the salt into sugar…

And in case you are an unbeliever right now, but still read this blog for one reason or another…See the red “Ready” button on my sidebar? Click it and you might find some answers to the questions you have about salvation…


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Account Over-Drawn

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.”
~ Albert Einstein ~

You know, God never said that we would have an easy life as soon as we become Christians. Sometimes it even becomes harder than just living in the day without a care.

My dad always used to say: ‘There are no difficulties in life. There are only opportunities to grow’. When I was younger, I never understood what my dad meant. It made no sense to me at all. But now, since I am a little more grown up, I know that he was right (I wish he would be still around – he always had great wisdom to share *sigh*)…

As I encountered one issue after another last week, I was just zapped by Friday afternoon. Although I had a great night’s sleep, I felt, oh, I don’t know, not my usual self when I got up Saturday morning. There was nothing left to draw from. It was like a bank account totally over-drawn. And I figured out that I hadn’t had a deposit made for a while. You know, just being a Mary in a Martha’s world… Let everything go and just meditate on His word…After Saturday morning, I felt rejuvenated. I allowed Him to make a deposit into my account…and didn’t run off to solve everything on my own.

Did I encounter difficulties? Nope! I had the opportunity to grow closer to Him. Although this week didn’t start any better than last, I just let it go and moved on, with a smile…And I am planning to make a schedule for my household chores and hopefully will manage to stick to it :razz:.

“Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us.” ~ Romans 5:3-5 (NIV)

Lord of Heaven and Earth. Please continue to stop me in my tracks when I need You to make a deposit into my account. In the name of Jesus, I pray ~ Amen.


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Give Me Your Hand

“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.”
~ Emily Kimbrough ~

Emily’s quote is awesome and very timely. Thanks Darlene for picking it. 🙂

I have seen/read how much we, as Christians, hurt each other. No matter if it is in our own churches or here in the Blogsphere. Ephesians 4:29-30 came to mind:

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.” (NIV – emphasis mine)

Read it slowly and focus on what Paul is saying: “unwholesome talk”, “building others up” “those who listen”…Actually reading through the entire chapter of Ephesians 4 talks about the unity in the body of Christ. Wonderful chapter to memorize as a Christian…

I have read several Blogs this past weekend where people got hurt by their bothers or sisters in Christ – BTDT!

Sure we all are attending different churches for one reason or another. But even though we do, it does not mean that we have to rip other Christians apart “in the open”. You never know who is watching us or listening in. We not only witness sharing the Gospel or our own story of salvation, but also how we treat each other in the body of Christ. That is why enjoy reading or listening to women like Darlene or Beth, because they are trying to unite the body of Christ and not divide it.

So in other words for this week; my own words: “If I stumble in my walk, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I need your hand to help me up, and not your foot in my back”…

Lord of Heaven and Earth. Help us to see our own faults in the body of Christ. Show us Your Glory. In Jesus precious name. Amen.


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