“Trust no one, not even the finest saint who ever walked this earth, ignore him, if he hinders your sight of Jesus Christ.” (Oswald Chambers, March 29)
How does the finest saint who ever walked this earth hinder my sight of Jesus Christ? Why would such a godly person even think about hindering my sight of Jesus? They don’t and they wouldn’t! It is not the godly saint who hinders my sight of Jesus it is my focus on the godly saint that hinders my vision. We all have the tendency to look at others, to depend on others, and even to expect, require, and at times even demand that others act godly toward me.
I think Mr Chambers had it right: “If your are looking off unto Jesus, . . . setting your heart on what He wants, . . . when He appears . . . you will be the only one who is ready.”