Do you ever find yourself getting caught up in what others think of you as I do? That perhaps you don't quite measure up? This is something that I have struggled with most of my life and seems just at that very moment I believed to have conquered this battle, I find myself right back in the mire of it all. UGH!
Why is it that I care so? Was not the sole purpose of our Lord coming down to earth and taking fleshly form, later dying upon a cross to give us complete freedom in all areas that bound us? To give us life where there was death? YES!
So today I am making a choice and invite all to struggle in this area to join me. Do not get bogged down in trying to measure up in the eyes of those around you. To care so much what others may think. Look to the manger. Look upon the tiny finger of flesh that came to represent you and me. To take on our sin. The sin of the world. The suffering. He died so that we may have everlasting life. That we may begin to live it out presently. In the here and now. To view ourselves as He sees us through His eyes. And do you know what? I have a secret to tell. The ones that you are trying so hard to live up to their expectations, they probably already think the world of you! And the ones that don't, well it's alright. For the King of Kings, the Highest Ruler of all loves you more than you can fathom. More than there are stars in the heavens. Find peace and assurance this day. Find JOY!
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! For behold, for I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the City of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!..." ~ Luke 2:10-11
