1 Corinthians 4:6-7
6 Now, brothers and sisters, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us the meaning of the saying, “Do not go beyond what is written.” Then you will not be puffed up in being a follower of one of us over against the other. 7 For who makes you different from anyone else? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?
“For who makes you different from anyone else?”
Thanks to what we are learning in Daniel this term I have been challenged to think about how I differ from the ‘Kingdoms’ we live in as exiles.
I’ve been convicted to check myself to make sure I’m listening to The Spirit. Do I swallow my pride enough? Do I share about my faith with enough courage, or do I sugar coat what I say to not get slandered by my peers?
I’ve been reflecting on 1 Peter 3:15 – 16
‘But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…’
As I read these words, I must ask myself if my pride gets in the way of having the answers? Does the posture of my heart reflect the same courage that Daniel had? I pray for both you and I to follow the example of Daniel and His friends. God gave them the courage to be different in their Kingdom. Let’s make sure God is where we find our courage to be different.
Maria-Grace Isles
