Luke 8:17 (ESV)
For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor
is anything secret that will not be known and come to light.
As I was doing my devotions today I ended my time with the Lord by listening
to a Casting Crowns song; And they have a song called "Stained Glass
Masquerade". Ever heard it? The lyrics are so good... here are a few
lines.
So I tuck it all away, like everything's okay
If I make them all believe it, maybe I'll believe it too
So with a painted grin, I play the part again
So everyone will see me the way that I see them
Are we happy plastic people
Under shiny plastic steeples
With walls around our weakness
And smiles to hide our pain
But if the invitation's open
To every heart that has been broken
Maybe then we close the curtain
On our stained glass masquerade
This song talks about the struggles many of us face deep
down but can never show it in the church. How sad is it that we can't be real
with one another among brothers and sisters in the Lord!? Church should be the
one place that we can show what's inside!
God wants to tear down the barriers between our home life
and our church life! He wants us to be transparent with one another. He wants
us to love one another as He has loved us and receive one another as He
receives us when we fail. This is how we grow individually and as a body. It
might be a little uncomfortable, but it's so necessary!
Dear Lord, help us to tear down the barriers between our
home and church. Help our hearts and minds be real with those around us. In the
Name of Jesus, Amen.
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