Discipleship Point

Matthew 5:5

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

From the Disciple’s Creed, part one: I believe that God has created me in Christ Jesus to be His workmanship, and that this was His plan for me from the beginning; I believe He has called me to be a witness of His love and grace, sharing the Good News of Jesus wherever I go in life, not merely with words, but also in actions of loving and serving.

It can be hard to witness about God's love and grace when people are experiencing anger out of us. Snap judgments from us can result in serious judgments from them about the legitimacy of our faith in God. No, as disciples we won’t be perfect, but angry outbursts make our witness much more problematic. In fact, it makes the witness of other people more difficult too.

Pay attention to the attitude you project. Learn to handle life with God – and without angry outbursts that cloud your walk with God (and possibly hindering the walk of others). Let's pray that our actions become loving and serving rather than loathing and scorning.

Discipleship Prayer

Father God, I know that I’m a witness of Yours at all times, whether I realize it consciously or not at the time. Help me minimize harmful actions and attitudes, and to project a loving and serving spirit that is in tune with Your Holy Spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Micro-Meditation Scripture

Psalm 119:73-80 (Teth, 10th letter)

Your hands made me and formed me, give me understanding to learn your commands.
May those who fear you rejoice when they see me, for I have put my hope in your word.
I know, LORD, that your laws are righteous,
and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.
May your unfailing love be my comfort,
according to your promise to your servant.
Let your compassion come to me that I may live, for your law is my delight.
May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause;
but I will meditate on your precepts.
May those who fear you turn to me,
those who understand your statutes.
May I wholeheartedly follow your decrees,
that I may not be put to shame.