By : Navin
But I tell you, don’t resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also. If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also. Whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.-Mathew 5:39-42
When Jesus said this word, some times in my own presence I wondered whether I have followed or even understood the value or meaning of those words (commands).
As a young disciple, when I joined the family of the Christ it was like having a wings of Eagles given to a man who would love to fly. A mightymen a family group leader, A singles leader, god used me ineverything. I was the happiest man in my own presence. But even in those days of my closeness with god I would come across disciples with discouraging opinion, being felt left out in their struggles. but I never entertained them. I infact challenged them for what they were. poor guy, I was not aware what I was doing. I forgot the words where Paul says I am the worst of all sinners…….! but my faith was on top of the hills with wings to fly high, but forgetting to guard our own people who needed my wings to fly in the gods kingdom as a brotherly help. All they needed was the helping hand and the loving support with prayers.
But in my flight I fall prey to blindness as I was unable to see the disciples who needed me. and they left the kingdom of god. I felt pity for them as still I was not aware what I did or doing
Days passed by, growing old in Christ my flight in the sky of god became a bit weak. I tried and tried to come back but one thing or the other kept me pulling down. I never felt that I would ever go through this. that was the time when I felt weak in the kingdom of god. And thirsted for support but there was very less. I was treated the same way I treated people.(weak disciples),looked down and even back biting talks that really broke me, and made me realize what it really would had been to all the disciples who go through a bad phase.
I didn’t even felt the need of god when I was fired up but it was this time when I was doing weak I needed him the most. that was the time I realized the value of the scripture. Mathew 5:39 and 42 if some one needs you give him your everything. Because if Christ had said something that is everything. his words has values. in those times everything seemed changed to me. Even the guides of the churches were clueless about, what they are doing. And felt helpless, when even leaders started looking down on the weak.I was flying weak, but still kept flying.
That was the time when , I , through gods grace met Anthony who introduced me about kip McKean and his congregation and the powerful work of god being done by them. Helping me in my needful areas they kept me encouraging to do what is right. I was struggling but still kept doing, days passed and today I feel the same flight again!!
One thing that changed in me was attitude towards the weak. It was not the back biting or the word (your own conviction) brought me back, but the love and concern with prayers made me strong. God thought me what is the real meaning of those words of Christ. lets not forget the word.
It is not the healthy, who needs a doctor but the sick. All those people who are going through a bad phase but still wish to do God’s work give your self a chance, whatever bond or problems you are in today, just break free! Remember God still loves you. You may be Weak- But not fallen away.
We as Mumbai International Christian church would love to welcome you, to share with us the brotherly love that Jesus has given us, come back Jesus is waiting for you!
Navin
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