Unchanging attitude!
Verse for Today: Saturday, July 27, 2013
Genesis 31:2 – And Jacob
noticed that Laban’s attitude towards him was not what it had been.
Experiences in life teach us that
the only one who would never change attitude towards us is our Lord. At some or
the other, we learn that there will be change in attitude of our dear ones towards
us. We may not get true love back from those whom we love intimately. Those
whom we serve often take advantage of us and then turn negative towards us.
Friends rarely remain friends throughout a life time. Associates keep changing
their loyalties and commitments. There are those who show pseudo affinity for
selfish reasons. When we face such change in attitude from those whom we regard
highly, it is possible that we get dejected and depressed. But our Lord knows
the rejection and resentment that we face from those whom we love and serve. He
will comfort and strengthen us to face such painful situations. He will never
reject us nor will He become negative towards us. He will draw close to us and
make His love more deeply felt in our hearts. He will teach us that when the
whole world leaves us and forgets us, He will not forget us. He will also guide
us about the future course of action in such circumstances. He will reassure us
about His presence with us and take away our distress. He will teach us not to put out trust in man,
but only in Him. He will prove to us that He is the unchanging God who stands
with and by us when people and circumstances change. He comes to talk to us
through His Word and Spirit as others become negative towards us and fill us
with His joy in spite of our circumstances.
Dear reader, are you being
neglected, rejected and abandoned by those whom you served, loved and valued
much? Are you able to see a sea of changes in their facial, verbal and
behavioral expressions towards you? Are the attitudinal changes of those who
are dear and near to you make you distressed? But your Lord will not forsake
you when all others reject you. His face will be bright and shining towards you
even when other faces become cloudy as a result of wrong attitude. Perhaps they
have conveniently forgotten your service and commitment to them just like
Laban. Some would have eschewed you like the cup bearer of the Pharaoh who
forgot Joseph or Shimei who cursed David. Even your own kith and kin will not
understand your commitment and loyalty as did the brothers of Joseph. Paul
suffered as a result of the attitudinal change of the brethren at his Roman
defense and in his lonely dungeon. Today the God of Joseph, David, Paul and
Jacob will be with you in your situation to assure you that even when the whole
world forgets you or change its attitude towards you, He will be your anchor
and bulwark. He will in no way cast you out because you are precious to Him. He
has called you out with a great purpose and will accomplish it through you no
matter who is against you. When the Labans of this world reject you, the
presence of the Lord is always open for you to confide in and take rest. He
will wipe your tears, cheer your heart and strengthen you to keep going towards
a day at a time. He will hold your hands and walk with you to new vistas of
divine experiences in life. So cheer up, dear reader, and gird up your mind to
take steps of faith towards the new realms which the Lord has prepared for you.
Psalms 27:10 – Though my father
and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.
Thought for Today
When you experience rejection and
resentment, the Lord will reveal His bright face through the clouds of your
circumstances to strengthen you.
Prayer for Today
Lord! Keep my heart from distress
at the wrong attitude of those around me, and help me to cheer up because of
your love which encompasses around me. Amen!
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