“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever
you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to
the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not
seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved. Be
imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1)
On
“Day 2,” we looked at conflicts and how we are to approach conflicts. Today, we
are talking about resolution. Much of the time, I believe we have overlooked three important areas when we are
looking at escaping the conflict or situation that has arisen: The glorification of God, service to others, and growing in
the image of Christ. Sometimes resolutions are not just for our own peace of
mind and peace with other. Sometimes resolutions are brought about to glorify
God.
The
greatest resolution comes from forgiveness. God has created us to be in a relationship with others. That is our nature.
To be in conflict with one another creates hatred and bitterness, and if it is
not dealt with, it breaks the nature of humanity being in a relationship with one another. Even though
followers of Jesus have experienced the
greatest forgiveness of all, I believe we forget that forgiveness toward one
another is the greatest attribute of being a follower of Jesus. God have
forgiven you and will always forgive you. I don’t know what type of resolution
you need today, but God knows. He knows how to resolve the conflict in your
life. Go to the Father today and seek forgiveness of self so that you can
replicate that forgiveness to others. We are called to imitate Jesus, bear one
another’s burdens, and glorify God in the process of reconciliation.
IronMaker’s Daily Challenge: Today,
if you have a conflict with another person. I challenge you to seek the Lord
first and then ask the Lord to forgive your anger toward them. Seek the Lord in
asking forgiveness on behalf of the one in conflict with you, and if you are so
bold, go and be reconciled to your brother or sister in Christ. If you have a
conflict that you don’t know what to do, contact one of the pastors; we would
come alongside you in the process of reconciliation.
Prayer: Oh
Father, hear the cry of our hearts today. Help us to know what needs to be
reconciled in our lives today. Help us to seek forgiveness in our own lives and
for the lives we are in conflict with.
Thank you, Father, for always being with
us. Amen.
Rev. Kristina
Crabtree
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