Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
Philippians 2:14-15 – New King James Version (NKJV)
14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,
There are people in this world who complain about anything and everything. They are overly pessimistic and see negativity in every situation. A child of GOD should not behave in this manner. A child of GOD sees the righteousness of GOD in every situation. A Christian brings light to a situation: one who brings a solution to negative situations. Complaining is a characteristic that should not be found in a Christian. For a Christian to complain is a sign that they have no trust in the LORD. Also, it is a sign they know not the word of GOD nor the power of HIS might. Grumbling or complaining shows ungratefulness.
GOD never told us that being a Christian is to live in a world free of problems. However, GOD promised that in all challenges we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37) and HE has already made a way of escape (1 Corinthians 10:13). Every challenge in the life of a Christian is to refine them and bring forth the glory of GOD in their lives. Complaining causes a negative contagious effect among believers, especially in the Household of faith. Never find yourself always complaining about anything and everything. People who complain see only negativity. Complaint sees limitations. But the GOD-kind of faith sees possibilities and opportunities for progress. Christians who complain are not trained in righteousness (to see the righteousness of GOD in a situation). Remember, as a Christian, you are a light. A Christian is to bring light to every darkness and not create more darkness. Complaining demotivates people. GOD puts us in a place and puts people in our lives for our mutual benefit. There is something you can give to make something or a situation better. You were designed for that purpose. Every Christian has been equipped with the power and authority to shape their universe in line with GOD’s will and purpose through the word of GOD (Hebrews 11:3). The children of Israel were full of grumbling, and the LORD dealt with them. Their complaints caused Moses not to step into the promised land. Do not be Christians who speak and complain against your leaders, especially the household of faith, for they give account for your souls. Let your request be known to GOD in prayer. To speak ill of a leader is to speak against GOD. They are vessels with which GOD carries out HIS works. As a child of GOD never find yourself complaining about anything because everything, absolutely everything, is working out for your good. Verse 13 of the Theme chapter says, “for it is GOD who is at work in you, both to will and to work for His good pleasure”. The LORD turns around problems because of the mistakes of HIS children for their good when they truly repent.
We are blessed to be a blessing (a solution). Learn to see with the eyes of GOD: the eyes of righteousness. Never see people or situations the way they are now, but see what they shall be or what the situation will be. That is how GOD sees (the end from the beginning- Isaiah 46:10). Live by the principles of the WORD of GOD that will make you see as GOD sees.
Scripture meditation
1 Thessalonians 5:18; Luke 6:37; 1 Corinthians 10:10-11; & 1 Peter 4:9.
Prayer
Heavenly FATHER, all honour and glory to You. Thank You for making my path in life a shining light and making me an expression of Your glory. FATHER make me a solution to my world and generation. In JESUS NAME.
Confession
I refuse to complain or grumble – I am a shining light to my generation for the excellent SPIRIT of the LORD is at work in me.