This week I was discussing with my class the importance of using the correct "measure" as a guideline for our lives.  Our key verse for the next two weeks is II Corinthians 10:3-5, and as always, we look at the Scriptures before and after our key verses to gain some perspective.  Our focus for the morning was verse twelve which reads:  "We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise." 

For an illustration, God reminded me of the Cornbread Casserole that a family member made for our recent Thanksgiving meal.  All of the ingredients were assembled and the recipe was followed up to one exception.  The recipe called for a box of cornmeal and all we had was a bag.  Thinking that there could not be much difference between a "box" and a "bag" the entire contents were dumped into the pan.  The result was a lovely Corn Brick casserole! 

You see, measurements do matter.  And having the right tool to measure by is even more important.  That is why we must not dare to compare ourselves among ourselves, for we are ALL flawed.  The only true measure to whom we must compare is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And while we will never "measure up" to him, our exposed flaws and shortcomings will allow us to see where adjustments need to be made.  If we insist on comparing ourselves to other imperfect patterns, we will never be happy with the results nor will we be any closer to the real measure. 

Better to fall short of Jesus than to be found lacking for trying to measure up to the wrong pattern!

Tina H.
Director, CCA