God Doesn't Compare - New Evangelizers

“Thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57)

 Lately I have had several discussions about the saints and martyrs of old. On first observation many of us have concluded that today’s people and followers could not or would not be able to live through and make the sacrifices of the saints. I acknowledged today that even with a minimal pressure I run and hide. I consider myself a good Catholic and believe that I have a strong faith, but compared these men, women and even children it pales. I’m a wimp.

But then I hear God’s still small voice. “Why do you compare yourself to them, I don’t?  I gave them what they needed. For didn’t I give Peter and Paul the words they needed to spread my Gospel, and John the Baptist, who do you think had his back? These all were simple men and yet once they believed and let me into their lives, they were able to do my work with no trouble.”

And if you argue that was then, this is now, “You don’t speak to people in this day and age like you did then.” Well God would have to point out people like Medhat Ishak being jailed for handing out Bibles in a shopping mall, or Joe Kennedy, high school football coach who prays on the field at each football game and is told to stop,  and so many others are still hearing His voice.

I guess the thing God wants us to remember and put in our hearts is that first of all; He is comparing each and every one of us to no one else. We are all judged on ourselves alone. Second; when we are put in those situations where we need God, guess what, He’s there. He will give us what we need to handle and survive, if that is His plan. Third; God will celebrate your victories, no matter how small.

So forget the comparisons, God has, celebrate your faith and count on Him to be there when you need Him, for He always is. You are blessed by God.

Copyright 2015, Christina Weigand

Christina Weigand

Christina Weigand’s a writer, wife, and mother of four. She is also Nana to three granddaughters. She lives with her husband and youngest daughter in Cranberry Twp. Pennsylvania, returning there after a short sabbatical in Washington. Currently, she’s working on fantasy novels and inspirational writing. Through her writing, she strives to share the Word of God and help people young and old to realize the love and mercy He has for everyone. When she’s not writing, she’s active in her local Church as a lector, Bible Study, volunteering at her daughter’s school helping the children develop a love for reading and writing. Jesus fills her home with love as she shares Him through her writing.