Real Men think of the Cross

Real men think of the cross of Jesus Christ often and it should break us!

I was reminded again today of how important it is for us as men to live not only in the Grace that we have been given through the work of Jesus Christ, but also to live out the example of the Grace with others.

Often we struggle to have patience with the people closest to us and we tend to get frustrated and angry fast with them. What ever the situation, what ever it is that people are doing or are not doing is not really the issue. Rather the issue is that we have done far more to offend our Lord than anyone has done to us.

We have sinned greatly against God and when we loose it with people we continue to sin against God. Yet often we feel justified in our frustration and anger, because we are "right". Yet even in our "correctness" we can sin. Be reminded that Jesus puts up with all our garbage and yet He loves us and extends Grace to us. We rebel against God and want our own way. We blatantly decide to sin against others and God. We hurt people with our words and sit on our selfish pride. This is who we are as people and yet Jesus extends an invitation to us and keeps His word about His grace even when we are not faithful and obedient.

This is who we are called to be like ... Jesus! So we are called to have patience and grace for others. When we fail at this we are to become broken and repentant, not only to God but to those we have hurt. This will help us to walk with humility and to restore our relationships.

So every day take some time to remember the work of the Cross and be humbled by the greatness of Grace. Allow this to direct you and soften your heart toward others.

Keep fighting!