“Man Of God”, is the description given to a man that follows God in every way, who obeys His commands with joy, who does not live for the things of this world but in light of eternity willingly serves God in giving freely of all his resources yet gladly suffers as a consequence of his faith. I think one of the best verse that explains this is found in *Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you Except to be just, and to love [and to diligently practice] kindness (compassion), And to walk humbly with your God [setting aside any overblown sense of importance or self-righteousness]?* Many people strive after and pursue to be a “Man of God” and fail to achieve because everything in the world around them is distracting them from their God given purpose. The first part of that title is “Man”. The struggle that I see and deal with myself is putting aside the cares and concerns of the world and staying focused on the ways of the Lord Jesus. Fear, disappointments, doubt, and shame are tactics that the enemy uses to help the children of God to become discouraged and feel unworthy of the calling that God has placed upon them. There are also many that are caught up in their own agendas that they forget about the work of the kingdom. When I deal with my crazy high speed wobble of a life, there is a verse that calms my spirit written in *John 19:5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the Man!* Charles Spurgeon spoke so elegantly and convicting when he said, “Behold the Man upon the bloody tree. Stand amazed as they drive the nails into His hands and feet. Look up and see the sorrowful image of your suffering Lord. Mark Him as the ruby drops stand on the thorn crown. Behold the Man when all His bones are out of joint, and He is poured out like water and brought into the dust of death. God has forsaken Him, and Hell encompasses Him. Behold and see, was there ever sorrow like His sorrow?” I find it difficult at times to truly comprehend the Love that Jesus has for me, but as I focus on the cross, it becomes more and more clear. In Christ Love, douglas

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