Beloved, in Christ we can't fail. The Lord says, "You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world" (I John 4:4, NIV).
Make no mistake. We do have times when we fail, make terrible mistakes and don't get it right. But a life in Christ is not defined by failure but rather triumph. We read in 2 Corinthians 2:14, "Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place" (KJV).
What good comes out failure? Is it simply to learn another lesson of what not to do next time? Is it to show as if by some evidence that we are truly weak? Is it to prove to others we can't help but fall flat on our face when temptation comes knocking on our door?
When there is a crisis or difficulty, I believe the world doesn't want to see a well-polished, happy and bright Christian quoting Scriptures all the day (I'm not saying a Christian can not experience joy and be presentable - I'm addressing the attitude of inauthenticity).
Rather what may be surprising to some is that the world is more drawn to a Christian when he or she fails.
When we respond in peace rather than going to a thousand pieces, it speaks to the world of God's sovereign peace ruling over our hearts and minds. Yes, we are in pain and broken, but not given over to despair and darkness. When the boss is right to correct a mistake we made, especially when he or she comes across harsh and unfeeling, we agree rather than argue. When we fail, we ask for help and forgiveness quickly, we listen and speak less, we pray more rather than dish out our opinions.
Beloved, when we respond rightly in times of failure, we are more triumphant than we know because others are watching and desiring to have the same power, strength and God we serve! Failure will open up doors for those who want to know how is it that you can survive and not die!
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