Thoughts
on Michael Wells’ teachings in My Weakness for His Strength (Vol. 1) - #
271
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In this day’s writing, Michael Wells gives us a
marvelous look at one of society’s ills that is prevalent around the globe, no
matter where we might stop. And, he
speaks of God’s uncomplicated answer to solving this huge issue. May we put on our spiritual eyes, ears, and
mind so that we can hear what God is trying to tell us in this beautiful piece.
DAY 223
Prejudice
But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are
doing.” And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves. --Luke 23:34
Prejudice!
What an ugly social ill.
America is accused of it justifiably, yet I have never been to a country that
did not practice it. Every race has within it those who are prejudiced. Many of
us were encouraged from youth by the government to dislike the Russians and the
Japanese, and now that same government enforces laws against discrimination.
Women hate men and men hate women. People are too tall, too fat, too skinny,
too short, too stupid, too educated, too spiritual, too carnal, too legalistic,
and too liberal. Do not trust parents, do not trust teenagers, do not believe
husbands, know that employers are out to get you, and do not share a weakness
with your wife.
Upon recognizing and pointing out prejudice in a society,
many attempt to fight it with more prejudice toward those who have it,
discriminating against and avoiding them at all cost.
It is vexing to become like one’s enemy, with bigotry and distrust driving hate
and dislike. How is prejudice
destroyed? Like all other societal ills, it is incredibly simple to cure with
love! Once love enters the equation, everything changes. Love is not selective but
inclusive. Love does not sort out who is right or wrong but shows no partiality
and makes us more than conquerors.
On one occasion I was
talking to a friend of a different race; he had made a conscious determination
that he and his children would learn all they could about their culture. My
response was, “Has all the information you have learned concerning your race
changed your marriage, given wisdom in raising your children, or taken away the
feelings of inferiority, failure, or depression?” He admittedly said no. I then
responded, “Neither has the study of my race.” Jesus never commented on the outer life. He was racist toward the inner
life, the life of Adam, the life that causes misery, and He wanted it dead and replaced
with His life (Galatians 2:20). Once we receive His life, we receive love, which frees us from all of the
above and gives the needed wisdom for daily living.
Yellow – VIP, Very Important Point Green
– IT, Incredible Truth
Red – GP, Greatest Promises
Turquoise – UR, Unfathomable Riches Pink
– PV, Priceless Victory
In what I consider to be one of the most parabolic
(having
hidden spiritual meaning that transcends the literal words written or spoken) statements of the New
Testament (Luke
23:34), Jesus
makes a declaration that millions of people would consider to be ridiculous…for
these would say, “HOW could the crucifiers not know what they were doing? They just nailed him to the cross.” Yet, we who KNOW (because we have been
given the spiritual eyes, ears, and mind of Christ) KNOW what Jesus was saying. A perfect example of Michael’s recognition
that “Jesus never commented on the outer life.”
These were words about the “inner” life that the crucifiers didn’t know
a thing about…they were crucifying God.
As he always does, Michael draws the day’s writing
down to an incredible Truth: Jesus was all about wanting the inner life of
Adam dead and replaced with His life…some people have a ministry around this “Exchanged
Life.” Great Truth!
ALMI takes it to the next step: “Once we receive
His life, we receive love, which frees us from all of the above and gives the
needed wisdom for daily living.” Well,
amen. It is a huge victory to come to
the realization of “who we are IN Christ.”
Just that alone helps innumerable Saints to move on day by day.
IF every living human could be Born Again, and be
allowing Jesus to live His Life through every one, prejudice would be
non-existent. But the bible makes it clear
that will never happen. But, while each
Believer is here on earth, we can give Jesus the opportunity to show some there
is another way that is The Way.
May 2018 be the most “Christ-Lived-out-in-you” year
of your life to date!
p.s. May I suggest to you that you procure all the
books and materials of ALMI that are not currently in your library, that you
listen to all the verbal materials available on the website, and that you share
ALMI with as many folks in 2018 as you can.
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