In this part of South Texas we have to be careful about walking across the yard barefooted because of grass burrs. There are several different kinds of burs down here such as the Bur Clover, Field Sandbur, Lawn Burweed, Khaki Weed or the very painful Goat Head. These stickers can be tricky just removing them from your shoelaces much less pulling them out of your foot.
Today we address the thorns of bitterness. Have you ever known anyone whose life was marked by unresolved anger that devolved into resentment? Hebrews 12:15 was written as a warning for followers of Jesus Christ not to hold on to emotional hurts from others. This one verse will help us examine just how destructive bitterness can be if left beneath the surface.
1. Diligent with a Continual Glancing over Life for Bitterness
“See to it…”
2. Drawing upon the Perennial Grace from the Lord for the Bitterness
“…that no one fails to obtain the grace of God…”
3. Dissatisfaction with an Emotional Grudge’s Load from Bitterness
“…that no root of bitterness…”
4. Dismay over the Natural Growth from the Letdowns of Bitterness
“…springs up…”
5. Damage from the Brutal Grip Leftover after Bitterness
“…and causes trouble…”
6. Defilement of a Social Group’s Links due to Bitterness
“…and by it many become defiled.”
Growing in Grace Devotions and Inspirations
Hosted by Pastor Victor Morrison
First Baptist Church 1700 Milam Street Columbus, TX, USA 78934
http://fbccolumbustx.org/
