Super Spiritural & Super Human–NOT!
We are all the same, not one of us is better than the next! We all have the same basic needs and desires. We each have our strengths and weaknesses; none of us is perfect. We all can have mountaintop experiences and all stumble at times too.
We are to honor those in authority over us and to make their work a joy. We are to esteem those who are called to put themselves in harms way for the sake of the Gospel. However, we should never let ourselves think more of that person than what they are, a person just like us, who is subject to life’s successes and every temptation and ways.
It is true that when God puts us in a more responsible position, there comes increased accountability and privilege. So pastors, spiritual teachers, mentors (Dads and Moms!), missionaries, etc. are expected by God and us, to not only know about God, but to walk with Him intimately with increasing perseverance.
So how do we meet our obligations of a higher calling? Whatever God has assigned to us, we need to be committed to it whole-heartedly and strive for excellence in all we do through His provision and power. We need to rely not only on His Spirit, but each other too! We really are made for each other.
We each need someone who knows not only the good in us, but the dark recesses of our hearts and minds, so we don’t act those dark things out in life! We need to encourage one another as this life is hard and will overwhelm any person at times. And most importantly, we need to pray for one another.
So please pray for me. Pray that I will honor and please God with all my heart, mind and body. Pray that I keep God’s interest and others above my own. Pray that I always fear God; He is God Almighty, not just a friend. Pray that I don’t fall into the trap of comparing my life with other people’s lives. Pray that I don’t become absorbed in self-pity or think of myself more highly than I should. Pray that I always remember that I need others to be what God wants me to become; that I’m not whole without other dear brothers and sisters in Christ.
We need to be watchful for each other and always ready, so lets agree to pray for one another as Jesus is soon returning!