THERE IS ONLY ONE SAVIOR

DON'T BE ANOTHER PERSON'S MESSIAH!

What do you think of this statement by Oswald Chambers?

"If you become a necessity to a soul, you are out of God's order."

Isaiah 43:11 (KJV)
I, even I, am the Lord; and beside me there is no saviour.

Are there any other scriptures you can apply to the topic or statement?

TODAY'S FOCUS:  FRIENDS OF THE BRIDEGROOM

We are called to be friends of the bridegroom and must be loyal to Christ.  

It is your responsibility to be a friend and a friend does not steal the position of the bridegroom.  You can sabotage the process or prevent growth if you step out of bonds.  

You must allow people to to be solely dependent on Christ.  It can be tempting to move in the flesh as though you have all the answers, but you must remember you are a friend and not the bridegroom.  

God's timing is not always your timing.  Sometimes you can give false hope to others if you cross over and do not remain in your league.  

In our study of Unwinding graveclothes we read that, "God has always been more interested in shaping the character of His children than simply providing them comfort."  

There are many people who are in your life or ministry who you may feel depend on you and sometimes you may feel that if you're not involved nothing happens.  As you reflect on individual(s) or situation,

Here are some questions to consider....

• Have you exchanged places with the bridegroom (Messiah)?
• Are you preventing the growth of the individual or situation?
• Are you sabotaging the process, experience or lesson?
• How loyal are you to the bridgegroom?
• What can you do to win off a needy person?

Remember to overcome the fixer in you, you must recognize that there is only one Savior and it's not you.  You must also be loyal to the Bridegroom by not trading places with Him but remainas a true friend, giving support and guidance but not being another person's messiah.  A friend rejoices with Him and is filled with joy at His success.  John 3:29 (TLB)

God Bless and Keep the Faith!

Virtuous Jewel