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“None are more unjust in their
judgments of others than those who have a high opinion of themselves.” –
Charles Spurgeon
Has it ever happened to you? That when you are dressed up
plain, not wearing any make-up in a grocery store or anywhere else, people try
not to pay attention and look maybe with disgust sometimes? I tried that once
when I went grocery shopping. Wearing just old shirts with faded pants, I’m
also the type not to wear make-up. Just apply slight powder that won’t be
enough to cover my age spots and other facial discolorations. No one offered
any help, even not say anything. Some of the workers bumped with me
accidentally and not even say anything.
Then…I dressed up with a blouse that showed a better figure.
Pressed the same powder on my face but this time, hid the age spots first with
those miraculous liquids that matched my skin tone. Then put some reddish hue
on my lips. Barely walking into the grocery’s door, I heard a lot of greetings.
"Hello..."
“Good morning…”
“How are you today?” coupled with a welcoming smiles absent
on the previous time.
It just proved to me that we are quick to judge others. We
are quick to put labels on a person based on their physical appearances.
Thousands of years ago, there was nothing beautiful or majestic
with a man’s appearance. Nothing to attract others to him. He was despised and
rejected- - a man of sorrows, acquainted with bitterest grief. And people
turned their backs on him and looked the other way when he went by. He was
despised, and people did not care.” (Isaiah 53:2-3,NLT).
His Name is Jesus!
People wanted to kill him and though he didn’t commit any
crimes, what people never realized was that his coming was all a part of God’s
plan because he would carry our weaknesses, our sorrows, the death from our
sins! He was wounded and crushed for our sins. He was beaten that we might have
peace. He was whipped and we were healed! (Isaiah 53:4-5,NLT).
What was true then is still true today! Many still reject
and don’t believe what Jesus had done on the cross.
But his death on the cross was not the ending. He came back
to life on the 3rd day and that was a victory over the sting of
death, over Satan and his forces! And eternal life is what He promised to those
who will put their trust on Him…
“The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in
you. And just as he raised Christ from the dead, he will give life to your
mortal body by this same Spirit living within you.” – Romans 8:11 (NLT)
“10 Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush him
and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes
his life an offering for sin, he will see his offspring and prolong his
days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. 11 After he
has suffered, he will see the light of life and be satisfied by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their
iniquities. 12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the
great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the
transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the
transgressors.” – Isaiah 53:10-12 (NIV)
Great post my friend.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about people judging people based on beauty or plainness or brand of clothing. I think personally if someone is trying to look grungy and proud of it I get put off. They will have an "I am better than you" air about them. There are those cynical people that think the ones that like beauty are lower than they are. I think being balanced is best. Jesus was probably not good looking in appearance and his clothes were of humble means. I think if I saw somebody like that I would not shun them. That is different than a person who dresses in a careless way because they want to express rebellion. I try to dress nice but I can't afford brand name clothing and I appreciate when someone wants to look attractive. I think it's all in good manners to dress clean and neat if you can help it. :)
ReplyDeleteI love you dear sister and friend.
ReplyDeleteI have gone to the store both ways with and without makeup and you are so right. People are judged so quickly and unfairly and oh how our sweet Jesus was despised, rejected and judged. He lived for us, died for us and rose from the dead and I rejoice in what you said, "But his death on the cross was not the ending. He came back to life on the 3rd day and that was a victory over the sting of death, over Satan and his forces! And eternal life is what He promised to those who will put their trust on Him…" It's been a time for very deep reflection for me. Thank you for this post and thank you for your beautiful friendship and keeping our family in your prayers. You continue to remain in mine dear sister, oh yes you surely do.
If I don't get by before Easter, I wish you a joy-filled day on resurrection Sunday and the days to follow.
Hugging and loving you from afar,
Alleluiabelle
I think that when I go out dressed plain and lacking make up I may be sending out a body language that makes me less approachable because I feel uneasy with my looks. I kind of want to be invisible.
ReplyDeleteMen look on the outside but God looks at the heart. I too have experienced what you described about the grocery store. I have to add that the times when I look my worst always seems to be the times when I see someone I know. :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love,
Debbie
I'm so thankful Jesus never judges us based on our outward appearance or actions but He sees into our hearts. I hope I can be like that and not be quick to judge others. thanks for the reminder.
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