Since 1987, I have referred to Luke 12:48 as my life verse. Technically, the middle part. Now, I’m not an advocate of using Scripture in bits and pieces but let me tell a quick story…hopefully you’ll excuse me just this one time.
As I’ve shared with you before, I struggle with bitterness and envy. Sometimes now. A lot back then! How someone who has always been so blessed could whine so much is beyond me. “How come I have to…?; Why does she get to…?; Why am I the only one…?” And I had been nursing some of those for a long time; including the fact that my little sister was thin and I struggled with my weight. Anyway, I was sitting in church one Sunday morning when my pastor quoted that verse and I was suddenly on high alert. In my mind, all I could see was his face and I swear it was illuminated. I scrambled to write the verse down because I knew it was important for me.
“To whom much is given, much will be expected.”
I had been given so much. All of my ‘whys’ were finally answered. I literally had no choice but to be grateful. And when gratitude fills every nook and cranny, there is little room for bitterness, envy, or hatred of any kind. I hope you linger on that verse and reflect on what it might mean to you.
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