“Who has ascended into heaven, or descended?
Who has gathered the wind in His fist?
Who has bound the waters in a garment?
Who has established all the ends of the earth?
What is His name, and what is His Son’s name?
Do you know?”
Proverbs 30:4
Of course we know.
His name is: God, Elohim, Adonai, Jehova-Yaweh, El-Shaddi, and SO much more.
His Son’s name is: Jesus, Yeshua, Rabbi, Christ, Son of the most High, and SO much more.
Yes, I know.
I know because I have HIS spirit living inside me because I have been called out and drawn to Him. (John 6:44). I know because though my heart is full of filth and depravity, the blood of Jesus Christ covers all of that and HE shows me the error of my ways. He points out my sin to me so that I can change and work daily to become more and more like His Son… my Savior.
But what about those who don’t know Him?
Should we REALLY be shocked at the behavior of those who don’t? Those that don’t call on the name of Jesus and put the Lord first place in their lives?
As Christians we tend to get angry at the world for its behavior and filth. Instead of anger, maybe it is compassion we should have. Instead of shock, maybe we should be heartbroken. Instead of shaking our heads in disbelief, maybe we should be bowing our heads in prayer and crying out to the Father on their behalf.
If they don’t know Him, should we expect anything less?
I DO know Him and yet I still wallow in filth and sin. But the difference between my stink and the worlds?
Mine is covered by a sweet smelling aroma that is Jesus Christ.
It doesn’t make me any better than the rest of the world… just a bit more humbled.
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This is just INCREDIBLE!! Love the picture and verse and your thoughts on it.
What program do you use. This is wonderful.
Have a blessed WFW♥
Thank you Susan!
Here is the program I use: http://www.bannermakerpro.com/index.html. It’s good to see you here! 
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So true… amen! Praying with you, for you, for me… we all are still full of sin, yet our Father loves us & only see’s His Son!
Great graphic, and thoughts!
Thanks so much for sharing today!
Hugs, HL
Thank you Heather. Grace undeserved. How thankful I am!
Chelsey, I the colors in the photo are beautiful and great devotional you’ve shared today. It seems we both had “smell” on our mind this Wednesday.
Thanks Wanda!
So glad you stopped by!
Chelsey…beautiful message here…It’s true, perhaps if we showed more compassion to those we are inclined to judge or become frustrated with, we may truly make the difference the world needs..
great Word girl!
peace,
lori
This has been weighing heavy on my heart lately I’m hoping to share more in the future as the Lord leads. Great to see you here today Lori!!
Awe inspiring post.
Thanks Denise!
I know! I know! LOL.
I love the graphic!
Thank ya ma’m – that is a LOT coming from you !:)
When you know Him sometimes you can’t help feeling His grief too. Especially in regards the treatment of the weak and vulnerable. Praise God, Who alone judges right. May He indeed humble us all more and more, so we can be true extensions of His grace to others.
God bless you Chelsey ..Trish
Thank you so much for this post! I needed to be reminded of this today.