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Laughingstock

Moses is so angry with Israel that he throws the stone tablets handwritten by God on the foot of the mountain. He powders the calf into ashes and scatters it in water and made them drink it. Questions his big brother Aaron. And finally addresses them as a laughing stock to the enemies.
Later in Rahab's story we see that they have been closely watching the nation Israel right from the beginning.

People around you are watching you. Every single one of them. 
Your neighborhood hears what you talk at home.
Your colleagues see how you deal with daily issues.
Your children see how you handle crisis and what your priorities are.

Do not be a laughingstock! Follow your ideals. Be bold like Joshua, as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. 
Being dual in your walk and your faith makes you a laughingstock. Failing to practise what you preach or follow makes you a laughingstock. 

Paul says imitate me as I imitate Christ. Let's be serious about our life and ask ourselves WWJD (what would Jesus do?) as the new believers did in the book "In His steps" by Charles Sheldon. 
James:2:17 says Faith without work is dead.


You hug your faith and don't act as Jesus would have. What is the use of that faith? If no one can see the Christ in you through your deeds and they can see Him only in your words. Its again of no use. Do not be a laughingstock. Do not make God a laughingstock.

What is it that you struggle with today dear one? What is the one golden calf you have? Anger? Lust? Pride? Pornography? Selfishness or self indulgence? 
Take a bold step against it. We are more than conquerors in it all dear one. Mastering it is possible by God's grace. Lest you be labelled a laughingstock. Lest you make God one! Beware
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  1. Unknown20 August 2020 at 07:56

    WellLWell written .. let's not be a laughing stock..

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  2. Unknown20 August 2020 at 08:42

    🙏

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  3. KS20 August 2020 at 08:42

    🙏🙏... Pray that we don't be a laughing stock before the world...And specially in light of current situation, let's not be so in front of the nature... Amen

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  4. Smita Itty 20 August 2020 at 20:12

    Yes true....The fact that we are being watched brings fear as well as a huge responsibility
    May God grant His grace

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    1. the halfbaked bard22 August 2020 at 12:59

      Yes... As in spiderman movie...with great power comes great responsibility

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