Truth in Black: Our lives is not the Movie!
Recently watched a trending movie and I could not help but think what Truth does to stay in the Black. The Actor made mention that she did not want to end up in the red, so she was willing to walk away. It highlighted a number of decisions that are rationalized when one is hurt. Compromise becomes an aphrodisiac when Truth is not actively pursued to remain in the Black! Decisions we said that we would either never make or consider become very attractive.
Movies have an uncanny way of exposing the Story Teller’s heart without them ever opening their mouth to corroborate their heart thoughts. In this movie, with the “church family” background, we have the cussing Pastor; cussing Pastor’s wife, if you got her timing wrong; the Pastor’s daughter who suggests fornicating on a pick up truck with the guy who likes her from childhood! The same Pastor’s daughter who allows him to perform fellatio on her the day of her divorce!
There is an attack on the Church that is not going anywhere! However, we must be able to stand and show the Truth in Black! God does not Save us from the world to have us resemble the world in hard times! Let’s examine what Truth in Black looks like…
Truth in Black has a different response!
Truth in Black heals before going into another relationship, because the self-assessment is paramount to the outcome of forthcoming relationships.
Truth in Black does not have the type of Religion one can lay down when life throws its toughest blows.
Truth in Black does not come for anyone to meet a void that compromises their relationship with God.
Truth in Black will connect you with partners who will love you to your protecting of your soul! One of the most interesting statements by the male Actor, and lust interest of the Lead when she invited him to stay with her was, “It was by God’s strength last time, this time that won’t work!” Some may find it admiral of his admission, but it is actually an indictment! When has God’s Grace, the empowerment of who He is not been enough for us to resist the Devil and watch him flee?
We must be extremely discerning in not romanticizing Sin. Movie after movie, this Story Teller’s definition of redemption does not coincide with scripture. It is a Redemption that is reactive and accusatory. If I can go over the cliff every time I am mistreated, betrayed, attacked, and humiliated, how will people ever be able to witness the Fruit of the Spirit planted in my life?
Redemption is not about wearing a banner of victimization and causal actions. Redemption is a Gift from God to get pass the desire to even have “A Get Back” in us! Ask Brother Joseph when his brothers, who left him for dead; yet in their time of need, he was in a position through God to be a Life Giver and not a Life Destroyer because his Redemption was not tainted!
Let’s remember to live Truth in the Black and we will never ever have to worry about being in the red‼️
Divine Work & Pray:
Work: Jot down in your journal the measures you are taking to Walk out Truth in the Black. What areas do you see compromise? Do you have a Circle that also pursues Truth in Black, or do they remain in the red?
Pray: Precious God and Father, you’ve continued to show your great care concerning me. What should have destroyed me was a stepping stone to seeing You! You are faithful and true! Your goodness pursued me and placed a different Spirit within me! Your Redemption has not only freed me, but has allowed me to extend what was not always extended to me. For that, I tell you, Thank you! Your love far surpasses human comprehension and there will never be anyone to compare to you! You alone are EVERYTHING! In Jesus Name. Amen.
