It is a blessing to just be a man, nothing more. Because I am so simply defined it is easy for me to find my way in this world that would have me put on airs or illusion to prop myself up in the valuable eyes from whom I seek validation.  I also know that I am a disciple of Christ, having been cleansed and forgiven of my unrighteousness for all time, filled with the indwelling Spirit of God to seal and empower me for the Good Works to which I have been predestined for the King. A tool folks, a tool for the Hand of the Craftsman, Carpenter, Potter and King.  When did a tool ever do the work itself, oh, with AI you say that it will. Interesting anecdote?

This tool loves, builds, encourages, loves, learns, prays, helps, sustains and gives not from his own stores but from the provision of the Righteous King. You see if it were from me then I could accept or allocate myself credit and then seek validation of my worth for those works for which I’ve personally provided.  But, since I am a tool, cannot accept any of the thanks, glory, debt or recognition, that belongs solely to Him.

My job is tell the story of a God who loved this world so much that He inserted Himself into the time and space He created to right a wrong that only He could correct.  A wrong that man himself had created in disobedience, aided and abetted by a fallen, Arch Angel, who himself has sought war with God over his own prideful ambition.  As Judge God has the only right to pronounce judgment upon the created beings that He created. On one hand an angel and those who were deceived to follow him were cast down and on the other hand those disobedient humans had been offered everlasting redemption and peace through acceptance of offered Grace.  Same Creator, Same Judge, different judgments. Just as with blessing the Lord chooses whom He blesses and curses. That is the right of the Judge alone.

Frankly, I struggle with my own battle to overcome my own temptation, particular to my wicked heart. Yes, that to me is part of what it means to be an overcomer, to resist my own temptation to sin through the Spirit that strengthens me, that the devil might flee and I might not commit the sin of my captured thought. I have enough challenge here in my own heart to be even slightly inclined to investigate your worthiness. It’s just not my duty and to be honest I don’t want the accountability of pride that comes along with that type of sin committed by the evil one in either equating myself or elevating myself beyond God’s throne.  Just a man, a simple tool, setting myself apart, Trying to remain Holy like my King, while surrendering my frailties for transformation.  That, to be honest is more than enough responsibility for me.  Yes, I can lend a hand, bare a burden, pray, encourage, sharpen and assist on your walk when appropriate, but that is being a loving Brother, not your judge.

These are not simple times in which we live.  We are tested, assailed, travailed and tempted repeatedly by our own desires.  To overcome we must understand our predicament and prepare ourselves to be armoured by the characteristics of the only Spirit that can win this war of attrition against all things evil, Christ Jesus The King.