Devotions with Pastor Michael

Have you noticed how the majority of what we do on social media pertains to us?  Just like my latest post on Instagram, I care more about my post way more than anyone else’s.  Just think about whole notion of selfies. It is a phenomenon that still fascinates me and repulses me at the same time.  In 2013, Oxford Dictionary crowned it as the Word of the Year.  Out of almost nowhere, selfies have become an obsession for so many. In fact, everywhere we go—the office, home, the gym—we’re encouraged to take a selfie.  It’s almost like we have to prove that we really did brush our teeth, lift that barbell, wash the car, or spend quality time with our family.  So we take a selfie to prove it.  It’s as if we’re the selfie-proclaimed star of our own daily reality show.  Our culture says show yourself.  Update your status.  Post your best picture.

Jesus said deny yourself.  “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”  (Matt 16:24)

If someone looked at your Facebook page, your Instagram photos, or your most recent tweets or snaps, what would they see?  Would they see a humble, others-focused, Christ-centered disciple? Or would the see something less than who Christ has called you to be?

Today, I challenge to make this your prayer:  Lord, I know I can easily get caught up in my own little world and focus too much on myself.  Give me a soft heart willing to put others first.

Pastor Michael

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