They Come They Go
II Corinthians 8:21, “Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”
Good Morning friends! Have you ever wondered why some people come into our lives and then they just seem to leave without a word or maybe we just didn’t notice they were gone? Do we remember someone from the past that we felt they had an impact during that time that you just realized made a difference in many decisions in your future? Many people talk of “Angels Unaware”, the people who appear at just the right moment; moments of fear, moments of panic or tragedy, moments of grief or even during celebration. God sent the good Samaritan on that road for a reason; not just to show kindness and love, but to prove the point of helping others, no matter their ethic background, their religious choice. God proves to us time and again that when we show love to others, that love will be returned in great measure! It will not only return to you, but it will make a deep lasting change in your own life; a change worth having. Also, we cannot forget that when we are honest, better outcomes do arrive. When we hide things, information, we not only dishonor ourselves but we place distrust in the hearts of others and in the hearts of those we truly love. Leading a life that mirrors Christ, is a better choice, though as humans we think little white lies are okay, that the truth is not relevant. But, it is; little wrongs will lead to big wrongs and the cycle will never stop. Think about it; God sends individuals at times to provide help with correction or to provoke you to choose a new direction, or even to help you speak the truth. Look up the people in the Bible who chose wrong, who chose deceit, who would not give up the evil; read their demise, their downfall. The coming and going of people and relationships in your life journey are there for a purpose; they can be temporal, or lasting; but God intends on their help to show you the change you need. He will also find ways to eliminate the relationships that are harmful to you; the negative ones that are dragging you down or hindering your spiritual growth. So, today, as you realize who makes the good impacts and doesn’t cause chaos; remember to ask God for the guidance, ask for His advice, search His word for what true relationships are; then work to heed that knowledge. Take time to understand why they come and why they go!
Scriptures:
I Corinthians 10:21, Romans 12:2-3, Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 12:19, Ephesians 4:15,22-25, John 8:32, John 14:6, 2 Timothy 2:15-16, Matthew 7:15-17, 2 Corinthians 8:21, Colossians 3:9-10, James 1:22-26, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 17:17-20, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Proverbs 18:24, John 15:13
Prayer:
Father, we come today thanking you for the knowledge you provide on how living honestly and forthcoming can make the difference in how our lives turn out. Thank you, Father, for all those unseen angels were placed specifically to aid in the choices we make through our journey. Father, please continue to place in us the strength to fight the devil when he tries to lead us astray. Amen.