The Heart!
Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives, or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves. PHILIPPIANS 2:3 AMP
Actions speak louder than words: that's a very popular saying, both by the world's and the Word's standard. The world defines my pursuits and priorities by the things I do and the Word of God is able to determine the course of my life by the things I engage in, particularly when it comes to love.
However, there is a silent part of action, and maybe a stronger claim on my actions, and that's motive or intention. The world sees and judges me based on my physical actions; God judges me based on intentions and motives. The world could stand up and applaud my actions; can God do the same based on my motives?
Humilty is strange to human nature. Since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden, it has been the norm for man to ascribe to himsel airs he does not have or grace he does not understand. We consider ourselves as important and indispensable; we think we are immune from accountability; we think we go first when it comes to benefits and blessings; we think we have it all figured out and no one is more important than we are.
If only we could seek God out and find out what He thinks about us. If only we could ask God to reveal our hearts to ourselves, so we could see ourselves the way we really are. Maybe we would be slow to point the finger at someone else, and we will be a bit more sober and reflective. If God were to reveal to us the truth behind WHY we do WHAT we do, can we allow the world know the truth?
It ends up as a personal decision; this is something I must do by myself, or at least by depending on the Holy Spirit for help: continually subject all I do and say to the help of the Holy Spirit. If I allow Him work in and through me, impact is inevitable. When I allow Him speak through me, the world will know that God is alive. May I never be in competition with God in my life and may He always find my life a platform He can use for his glory. His time of favour is here
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