Walking in humility

Our country is very divided right now, but it does not have to be for anyone. I know you are thinking MAGA and President Biden and you have your labels and tribes ready to go you associate with.

The issues is we have bought into our side that we believe is right (and it may be), and have married that with creating worth of individuals based on them sharing that belief.

Can I share something that everyone reading this realizes and that is all have worth (regardless of if they agree with me or not)?

Getting along is not about letting your beliefs and convictions down, but choosing to walk in humility where every you are at in your individual life. Recently I said something that really hurt a dear lady’s heart. When I was alerted to this I did what most of us do and thought to myself ways to justify what I said and how I was correct. Then out of the sky (not literally) came a little voice that silenced any argument of justification. It was “you always win with humility!”

After I heard that little thought, I began to realize that division comes from my pride or where I strive to promote myself. Now I know you are reading thinking of your favorite TV news personality, the talk radio, or your youtube channels and how they reinforce your side of the debate.

Here are two verses that will counter our tribalism or divisiveness: “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:8) and “After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded.” (John 13:5)

Did you notice what Jesus said we should make? Peace. Further, Jesus before he died took the position of servant and washed their feet. After realizing what I had to do I called the person and they invited me over.

Although sometimes there is value in justifying and explaining what you did, I chose to instead listen and understand their hurt and sadness from what I said. I also did not come over expecting them to forgive me or demanding a course of action from the person . Sometimes our greatest issue in conflict or in making things right is so the person will respond how we want them too.

I told the person that I did not come over expecting anything except to apologize, listen, understand, and see where I could do better. The greatest blessing of the day was when the person forgave me. Then we spent the rest of the time talking about their family and how patriotic they are.

The key in all of this is we are both Christians and Christians have the power to walk in unity (even though we might see things differently), because of Jesus Christ and his Cross. I am very thankful for that person and how God used her to teach me.

Today, who is it that through the power of humility you could make things right? John 3:36- “He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.”

By applying these points, the stressful situation will not change, but your inside will.

Don’t forget that every Sunday at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church- Revelation Bible Study

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