Recently I spotted a card that was posted on my favorite social network that read, "One minute your posts are cussing folk out. The next minute you're posting scriptures." This was then followed by the usual diatribe of comments from friends of the person posting this LOL card. I was not surprised to see that most of the comments that were made poked further ridicule at people who might exhibit this kind of behavior. Moreover, I was really encouraged to see that all of the people posting comments had reached Christian perfection and no longer sin. I had no idea that so many people had attained Jesus-like status.
Normally, I read these type of posts and move on but this one pissed me off. Oh wait... Let me try again. Normally, I read these type of posts and move on but this one made me mad, gosh darn it. Now wait... here comes the scripture" "God is Love."
Those of you who know me can attest to the fact that I am guilty of the behavior that these kindhearted melon farmers were referencing. Maybe that was why I was so wet in the willy over their comments for cripes sake. Here's the deal; I am not perfect and neither are they. I don't try to pretend that I am but they do. My walk with God is a struggle some days. Actually it is a struggle most days. I only wish that my Christian walk was as perfect as they pretend that theirs is. In reality, I hope their walk with the Lord is that cozy. Am I less of a Christian because I exhibit such human behavior from time to time?
I do post scripture on my favorite social network. I normally post scripture verses that have encouraged me in the hope that it might encourage someone else. Maybe it was a verse that I was talking to God about as I told Him about my day and how I was looking to Him to help me be more like His Son. I will admit that some days there might not be enough evidence to convict me if I were on trial for being a Christian but I don't give up. I have said many times that my Christian walk is more like a fifteen round heavy-weight bout between me and old Beelzebub. I wonder why he is so interested in trying to knock me out?
Anyway, I guess I am done ridiculing those who ridiculed me and my kind. You know, after I read all of their heart warming comments I prayed for each one of them by name. I wonder if they ever do the same for me?
Be well.
Bill
