Wednesday's Verse of the Day Devotional

Good morning! Sometimes, people do things out of their liberty that cause others to miss God. They often resist correction because "Jesus set me free and I can live for Him however I want to! Don't stifle my fire!" But, if what you have isn't leading people to Jesus and hinders them from it, you are in error.

Your freedom should enable you to lead people to Jesus and your zeal should be contagious without clouding your judgment. If you think you are above correction, you make yourself out to be an illegitimate child. A legitimate child is not only affirmed, but corrected and accepts correction with humility.

We should not think our liberty allows us to ignore sound judgment, orderly behavior, to be without correction or that we don't have anything else to learn. Our faith should show us that we sit at the Master's feet in continuous learning and surrender. Our faith should let us learn so much about Jesus that we can teach anyone at any level how to know Him in the simplicity of the gospel.

Be soberly minded about yourself. Know where you are weak, where you are strong and who can help you see in your blind spots. Let your liberty bring you to your knees in gratitude, not in pridefulness that thinks you are better than others. Be humble and kind being mindful of Jesus as you make a great day!