When men lie, and I don’t mean when they do it deliberately, they do so only to affirm that flesh is until Christ comes, limited! I got greatly hit lately with actions that entirely contradicted the words that were previously uttered and I wondered why one would lie so heartily. I became quite irritated and judgmental and I really hope that’s understandable. I’m trying hard here to explain how I felt when trusted friendship put in a resignation letter. The stab I felt on the back was one slightly worse than a jab with a jagged edge knife.
It‘s easy to be judgmental and call people names when they fail to live up to their prolific promises. Imagine being assured oil and getting grease in return. The excuse the giver immediately offers is “well, I know I promised oil but grease is just as good. Try melting it!” No apologies. No “I know this is not what you expected but can we manage this?” No! Rather what you get is a synonym of, “Take the grease or stroll to hell”.
All these seem too metaphorical and proverbial to perhaps make sense yet I would need you to imagine what the exclamations of a heart would be if it was narrowly missed by the wrenching jab of a denial and separation.
I am convinced now more than ever that some lies are not the intended. They are only words pronounced confidently yet ignorantly of what the future holds in her womb. That’s where God stands out. He knows tomorrow, He owns tomorrow and when He says a thing, it must arrive reality not only because He is powerful but because He cannot lie. Ever!
Joe
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