"The Thief Comes"
I went to my first bible study last night since I have come back to Christ.
The woman there were so wonderful. Full of Gods love, they seemed so holy.
I felt unworthy, like I wasn't as good of a Christian as they were.
I felt discouraged and almost felt like I would give up on the Bible study thing.
Then God reminded me of "the Thief." ( Satan)
Just a few days ago I read this from the book "Come Closer" by Jane Rubietta:
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy, I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly."( said Jesus in John 10:10 ) An intruder creeps into the house, bent on destroying the very life Jesus offers. This is not petty theft- some cat burglar sneaking around for our silver candlestick or a loaf of bread. This is outright murder. This enemy will lie, connive, depress and suppress us, snuffing out life's sparks at every opportunity. He will try to twist our longings, convert them into something shameful, and use them to lead us into death, deception, decay, and sin."
It was the devil telling me I wasn't good enough. The last thing he would want is for me to go to a Bible Study, so he fed me lies. I knew then that I was equal in Gods eyes to every girl in that room. I hadn't had christian fellowship in well, never! So it scared me, and I bought the lies. But now I know the truth and will definitely be there again next week :o)
Be aware of the thief!
Much Love <3
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We are all unworthy!
ReplyDeleteThat's what makes Gods amazing grace all the more amazing!
He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.
When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ms-gxEOtLA&feature=related
God bless!