It’s painful!
There are a lot of things in life that come along that are painful. We may even feel that they are too painful. I am sure we have all been there. Maybe you have lost a spouse, a child, or even had some kind of misfortune yourself that has left you maimed in some way. We live in this sinful world and none of us escape pain, there are different forms but we all have experienced it.
I can’t imagine the pain of family and friends to a young woman killed in an accident and just a few days have gone by and there has been another accident where another person died. These are sad and tragic. And things happen sad and tragic like this every day all over the world. It becomes even more of a reality when it happens to someone you know or is a friend to one of your friends. It makes you realize how fragile life is. We never know when something like this can directly affect us.
My heart pains for those that were at fault as well. Can you imagine living with the fact that you killed someone? It was a moment of misjudgment that you can’t take back. Who knows the reasons for the misjudgments? Maybe they were doing something that is against the law, texting, speeding, etc. It definitely makes me think every time I go to do something. Even doing something not against the law can distract us, depending on what state you are in. Whatever the reasons it is tragic.
Life is short
It made me think about a connection between the accidents and how this can apply to me as a Christian. We need to really think about how short life really is. When we walk out the door each day, we never know if we are coming home again. We may lose a loved one today as well. The question is, do you have everything right with each person in your life? Whether you’re the victim or the one that loses someone you will never be able to make things right again. Or tell them how much you love them.
The other question to ponder is am I really ready to go. Have I made everything right with God? Am I living according to every word that proceeds from the mouth of God? Do I love God with all my heart, soul and mind and my neighbor as myself? We need to be having a moment-by-moment connection with Christ so that we will be ready when tragic hits. We need to be fully surrendered to Him allowing Him to work in our lives.
Stumbling block
As Christians, are we going through life paying attention to what we are reflecting to others? What you reflect to others could mean their eternal life or eternal death. Are you distracted by worldly things that are giving others the thought that it is an appropriate thing to be doing as a Christian?
If I am driving along and I break one of the laws of the land and someone is killed the judgment is more severe than if I did something unknowingly. As a Christian, we are held accountable for being a stumbling block to others. What we do as a Christian says to others that what you are doing is acceptable to God. We have a great responsibility as Christians to be a Christ-like witness to others. Everything we do is a reflection on Christ Himself. We don’t want to get to heaven and realize someone is not there because of our misjudgment that caused a tragic “accident” in their lives and they were eternally lost. I think all of us have been there and done things that have not been the right kind of witness to others. And I praise the Lord for His forgiveness. We need to stay so connected with Christ that we reflect Him perfectly.
Dear Father,
We are faulty human beings. Forgive us for those failures that have caused others to stumble. Help us to stay so connected to You that we will reflect You perfectly because without You we are nothing. Thank You that You never leave us or forsake us. Be with those we may have injured in this life and draw their hearts to You. Bring someone into their lives that will show them a good example of You. Give us an opportunity to be that person again, reflecting You in the right way. Thank You for Your patience and everlasting love.
In Jesus Name,
Amen
Fully surrender your life to Him today so that you can perfectly reflect Him. Remember He does that work; we just need to allow Him.
Love you all.
How has God worked in your life and showed you the way? I would love to hear your reflections.