A friend of mine speaking on a passage from Rom 12 once talked about our conforming to the world versus conforming to the image in Christ. He was talking about how easy it is to put on a show. Outward appearance can be deceptive. He was emphasizing that it's what's inside us that matters most to God. But he also said something that I've never forgotten. He talked about the real us, the reactionary us. In the midst of the daily line of fire, who are we really. Then he used this illustration, "When you're in a supermarket and someone runs into you, what spills out all over them, 'Watch it, Buddy!' or the grace of God?"
So what's in your cup? Is is warm, nutritious, satisfying, delicious? Or is it rank and moldy? Is it capriciousness and hate and anger? Is it bitterness and hurt? Is it selfishness or selflessness?
Jesus, in this passage, shares an incredible insight into the heart of people. He says that out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. In other words, what's boiling in the heart is going to come out of the mouth eventually, especially when the pressure's on. Watch and listen to the everyday activities, conversations, reaction of person and that's who they really are.
Self analysis time. What's coming out of your mouth? Whining? Complaining? Arguing? Encouragement? Blessings? Joy? Negativity? Questionable conversations or language? Praise? Curses? Pettiness? Optimism? Hope? The words of Christ? Gossip?
"Fill my cup Lord, I lift it up Lord." I want you to spill out on people. My heart isn't the purest. Some days when people bump into me, I'm afraid they get slimed. I need you to fill me daily, Lord so that your love and grace fills my heart.
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