Positively positive

In Luke 5, we read the story of a paralysed man being healed. In the middle of it, is a group of cynical Pharisees. While Jesus is in the process of healing a man, they are grumbling, wondering how that fits with their theology. Obviously we wouldn't be anything like that... would we?

Ever been in a church service where straight afterwards we discussed the songs we didn't like, or whether the preacher was any good? Ouch, that sinks in. But it's important for us to admit that we can all give in to the parts of our brain that work like the minds of the Pharisees. They probably walked away discussing theology, completely forgetting they'd just seen the miraculous happen in a paralysed man walking.

It's so easy to focus on what we find wrong about any given situation. It can even start with a good heart, wanting to make things better. But we must keep an eye on our attitude. As Christians, we have a Lord and Saviour who trampled over cynicism to change lives. Let's make the choice not to let cynicism (or sometimes outright judgement) take hold in our hearts, that stops us living as a positive change in this world.



So what now? When you find yourself being cynical, pray! Then choose to say something positive about that situation. As you pray, ask the Lord to come in power to help you reframe the situation and bring his goodness and healing.





— SCRIPTURE —

'The power of the Lord was present to heal them.' Luke 5:17 NKJV
— SOULFOOD —

Isa 17-21, John 6:52-59, Ps 127, Pro 27:25-27