The moment anyone starts comparing their walk with God to anyone else’s as if it were a competition, the devil has stepped in.
No two callings in Christ are the same, and onlookers—whether it be on social media or elsewhere—have no idea how many years, even decades, of suffering take place while being prepared by God and rejected, neglected, overlooked, unseen, persecuted, gaslighted, having their character destroyed publically with lies and defamation, false accusations, thrown into pits, and verbally and physically abused while staying to themselves and seeking Christ and serving the people without waving flags of our righteousness, because the righteousness is Christ’s.
Meanwhile, the favor of God is something no one should question or envy in anyone else, or the calling or anointing in Christ.
Who are we, or anyone else, to question God in whom the Lord shows favor to for His own will?
Isaiah 55:8 (NIV) is clear on the Lord’s ways: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.”
Psalm 75:6-7 (NIV): “No one from the east or the west or from the desert can exalt themselves. It is God who judges: He brings one down, he exalts another.”
Pauls confirms in Romans 14:4 (NIV): “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To their own master, servants stand or fall. And they will stand, for the Lord is able to make them stand.” –
Without knowing the full story, people should be very careful when comparing themselves because they are looking for attention and may not be receiving it.
No genuine servant God, prophet, or follower of Christ is looking for attention. If it’s God’s will, the gift makes room, and it’s Christ’s anointing that draws attention, not the servant.
Paul says in Galatians 5:20 (NIV): The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy.”
Proverbs 18:1 (NIV): “An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.”
Who among you is guilty of these things must seek the Lord in repentance, be forgiven, and walk the road Jesus has placed you on. And do your best to be accountable.
In the life of a believer, if it is the Lord’s will, it will be; if it isn’t the Lord’s will, it will not be. It’s not to say that when intruders decide to put their noses where they don’t belong, things can be delayed—because that happens. But believe the Lord has factored in every setback ahead of time and uses these injustices to teach lessons and reveal things, whether they be good or evil.
Meanwhile:
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” – Romans 8:28 (NIV)
But again, I reiterate, the second that anyone begins to compare themselves with another servant of the Lord, or finds envy in their hearts they are in error and must repent, go to the Lord, and stay accountable to God the Father and themselves.
I say this with deep concern for what I am witnessing and have been for a number of years, where envy of God’s will and purpose, His favor on one and what seems not to be for another, has caused significant damage to innocent servants and people.
Speaking from experience, like Joseph, I am one of them.
Remember, when you hear rumors that envious people paint as concern, be cautious when listening to someone speak about another person in their absence.
Scripture is true: a heart full of envy is corrupt, and a corrupt person cannot accept true purity.
They will hate it.
As a result, the competition begins in them, and they sinfully judge and character-attack innocent people.
Titus 1:15 (NIV)
“To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are corrupted and do not believe, nothing is pure. In fact, both their minds and consciences are corrupted.”
One last thing:
As followers of Christ, living to love Jesus and one another, neither you nor I is obligated to invite strangers whether believers or not into our lives, especially if we see red flags and don’t wish to befriend a person or people.
Neither you, Joel, nor I need to explain ourselves and shouldn’t be falsely judged by an envious heart for keeping our lives private. It’s time for everyone to be accountable for themselves, just as I am accountable for myself and many of you are accountable for yours. For those who are not, now is the time.
May the love of the Lord Jesus Christ be with everyone, and may all men, (mankind) seek the Word of God for clarification and do their best to live the word and get along with one another.
Much love and truth,
Sister Christine ♥️
C. Beach ©️