Today’s Bible Reading:
1 Samuel 27; Psalm 141; 1 Chronicles 9; Matthew 10
Journal Entry on a passage from today’s reading:
Topic: Accountability
SCRIPTURE: Psalm 141:5
Let a righteous man
strike me — it is a kindness; let him rebuke me — it is oil on my head. My head
will not refuse it. (Ps 141:5 NIV)
OBSERVATION:
When is being slapped a good thing? When is being chastised
like being anointed? –When it is being administered to me by a righteous person
for my own good, that’s when! If we are ever to grow as disciples of Jesus, we
must be able to accept correction from the Lord through others. That means we
must be willing to make ourselves accountable to good mentors, coaches,
counselors, teachers, friends whom we trust and who will be unafraid to rebuke
us when necessary.
APPLICATION:
Whenever I receive criticism or a figurative slap in the
face, I must be willing to reflectively consider the rebuke before reacting.
Additionally, I must have those in my life to whom I have given permission to
administer those slaps.
PRAYER:
Lord, I desire Your anointing, even when it may come in an
uncomfortable way. Help me to recognize it when it comes and grow in my
discipleship. Through Christ. Amen. -AP
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