Sometimes we breathe a sigh of relief when we reach Step 12 of the 12-Step program. We have almost completed what we set out to do and are pleased that we stayed the course. During the past months we have learned a lot about ourselves and the power of addiction to take us to places where we never thought we would go. The program also taught us a lot about ourselves and how we treated people. We never knew much about God but now our desire is to improve our conscious contact with Him. We have had a spiritual awakening! Our past is in the past, and our future is open to everything God has for us. We now want to carry the message of this Good News to others.
It’s important that a church leader, responsible for the affairs in God’s house, be looked up to—not pushy, not short-tempered, not a drunk, not a bully, not money-hungry. He must welcome people, be helpful, wise, fair, reverent, have a good grip on himself, and have a good grip on the Message. (Titus 1:8-9a MSG)
When we start to share with others we need to be practicing, as best we can, God’s principles in all our affairs. Others will not want to listen to us talk about God and how our lives were changed if our behaviour does not match what we say. Jesus said others would know we are His disciples by the love we demonstrate towards one another.
Let me give you a new command: Love one another. In the same way I loved you, you love one another. This is how everyone will recognize that you are my disciples—when they see the love you have for each other. (John 13:34-35 MSG)
God wants us to gain wisdom by putting into practice all that we have learned. The journey ahead will always be one step at a time allowing God to keep us focused on His word as He brings us to the knowledge of all truth.
Let wise people listen and add to what they have learned. Let those who understand what is right get guidance. (Proverbs 1:5 NIRV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to carry the message of what Jesus did for me to others. Please help me to do so. Amen
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