What Comes Easy for You?

Peter declared, “Even if all fall away I will not”. “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today yes tonight, before the rooster crows twice, you yourself will disown me three times.” But Peter insisted emphatically, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never disown You.” And all the others said the same. Mark 14:29-31

Sometimes our greatest strength can be our greatest weakness. Peter was tough and fearless, declaring to all his allegiance to his master. When he cut off the man’s ear in the garden, he proved it. But later the rooster crowed as he watched them take his master away.

Being the oldest brought high expectations from my eager parents. Early, repetitive training produced common traits found in a firstborn. But the things that come natural to us can be our greatest downfall. I often forget this, attributing successes to my own abilities and strengths. Then pride begins to settle quietly in my heart.

Jesus said, “What do you have that you have not been given?” All of us were born with the gifts, abilities, and IQ we possess. We have nothing to boast about.

Jesus is our greatest example. “Who being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage. Rather, He made Himself nothing taking the nature of a servant being made in human likeness…humbling Himself by becoming obedient to death.” (Philippians 2:6-8)

What about you Christian friend? What is it that comes easy for you? Thank God for what you have been given. Let’s use what comes easy not only for our own interests, but to the interests of others, bringing our Lord glory. And remember, though we may fall because of pride, He remains faithful. Jesus told Peter, “When you return to Me, strengthen your brothers.” Later God used his talents through the Holy Spirit to lead His Church.

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