Are you moldy?

Leviticus 14:39-42 “On the seventh day the priest shall return to inspect the house. If the mildew has spread on the walls, he is to order that the contaminated stones be torn out and thrown into an unclean place outside the town. He must have all the inside walls of the house scraped and the material that is scraped off dumped into an unclean place outside the town. Then they are to take other stones to replace these and take new clay and plaster the house.”

We have all seen mildew, or commonly referred to as mold, on something before. It might have been bread or in the shower, wherever it was it didn’t belong there. Mildew is mold or fungus that is growing in a place with a moisture management problem. Plainly stated there is not enough fresh air flowing.

Okay, so you might be wondering why the science lesson this morning. Well, I was asking God the same question, when He responded, “A bad attitude is like mildew.” Chew on that for a second.

Like mildew, a bad attitude:
· Spreads
· Changes the original appearance of what it is on(or who it is on)
· Smells
· Don’t come off easily
· You must remove all of it for lasting results

The best way to not get a bad attitude in the first place is stay in the right environment. Get a dose of fresh air in God’s presence. Stuffy people are no fun. I know, I can get way too serious. But when I get out, purposely scrap off my bad attitude and throw it away, God can once again declare me clean.

Lord, give me a clean heart and attitude. Show me where I need to let fresh air in and breath on me. Amen.

Be Confident

Acts 13:11 "Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind, and for a time you will be unable to see the light of the sun."

Paul boldly rebuked and cursed Elymas a false prophet who was trying to discourage another man from hearing God’s word. Paul was confident in his position in Christ. He knew who he was and had no doubt. This made it possible for him to say this and for it to take place.

I find at least once a month I have a down time where I doubt my authority in some areas. This is quiet silly, because my position does not change from month to month so why does my perception? The harder the week, the harder I must press into my time with God. Just like a car, the more you drive, the more gas is required. I am not running on empty, but I have not been on a full tank this week either. This is the time when Satan hits me the hardest. When my schedule is busy, I’m tired, felling a bit sick, and work is emotionally draining.

So, what do I do?

1. Stop and recognize the situation.
2. Pray and pray often.
3. Press into the word until my vision is clear.
4. Worship, worship, worship

Confidence is a state of being certain. I am not always sure of myself, but I am confident that my God is never wrong and His promises are true. Therefore, I can be confident that my authority is based on who God is and not me.

Lord, thank you for Your word and for reminding me that You are the same, yesterday, today, and forever. I can be confident in You in all things. Amen