Make An
Effort 09-16-16
Luke 12:58 (ESV) 58 As you go with your accuser before the magistrate, make an
effort to settle with him on the way, lest he drag you to the judge, and the
judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer put you in prison.
Some people! I mean the NERVE of some
people!! Ever say or think that to yourself? Yeah,I feel ya. Look at the
companion verse to Luke.
Matthew 5:25 (ESV) 25 Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are going
with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over to the judge, and the judge
to the guard, and you be put in prison.
You know Jesus said that we have to love
everyone. In laws,out laws,friends and enemies. Love em all.But, BUT.. He didn't
say that we have to LIKE em'all did He? (smile) Hmmm...Houston we have a
problem.
The Apostle Paul expounded on
our conundrum a little further.Look here.
Romans 12:18 (ESV) 18 If possible, so
far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.
Those first two words put it all in
perspective don't you think? "If possible........." Again for effect. IF
POSSIBLE .Folks there are some people that just won't leave it alone will they?
for some reason they just continue to grate and grind on our LAST nerve don't
they? Of course we,you and I are NEVER guilty of such behavior are we?We never
rub someone the wrong way do we? God Forbid. Why,we're just the living image of
Jesus towards everyone we meet in this life don't you know!! Yeah right....If
you believe that about me,or you for that matter,then I've got a bridge in
Brooklyn that I'd like to sell you. You gettin' my drift?
Jesus had some practical teaching about
us living in this world with those folks. He put it into a courtroom setting,but
I believe He was talking about all sorts of temporal matters that we face in
this life.You know ..our issues with all the heathen out there. (smile
again)
My,oh,my what are we to do?..... Make an
effort.Make an attempt. An attempt to what Ronnie? To settle. To come to terms
is the way Jesus put it. If it is possible,MAKE PEACE. Peace with whom? Peace
with your ACCUSER of course. WHAT!!!You mean make peace with the
!$%&!(**)^^%$!! that did that to me!!! Yeah. 'fraid so. I know... I KNOW!
I wish I could tear that page out too. And herein lieth the lesson.
Look at verse 57.
Luke 12:57 (ESV) 57 “And why do you not judge
for yourselves what is right?
Judge for ourselves what is right. You
know somethin? It's all good IF the judge rules in our favor. Not so good if the
decision goes against us. Ya feelin' me here? If possible, IF POSSIBLE,
Jesus taught us to make peace. Settle the difference amongst ourselves. The
turmoil and stress that comes with a fight,most times isn't worth it. Yes, there
are times when our efforts at reconciliation will land on a deaf ear and a hard
heart. Most times however,at least in my experience,differences can be worked
out; thus saving us the heartburn and ulcers. This life is too short.
I read this a short while back and as I
begin to write it here,the Holy Spirit is speaking directly to me that I
personally need to heed my own words. "Don't sweat the small stuff. It's all
small stuff."
Physician heal thyself.
Psalm 49:5 (ESV) 5 Why should I
fear in times of trouble, when the iniquity of those who
cheat me surrounds me,
God Bless.
Amen and God bless.
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