Do you have people in your life that constantly rub you the wrong way? You know what I mean … the ones that bring storms with them all the time? I have a term for those types of personalities called, “sandpaper people.”
There are several kinds of these individuals or should I say, “levels” instead. Just like there are different grades of sandpaper, there are levels to these personalities. They range from smooth to really rough and abrasive.
If we had to be around sandpaper people I would venture to say that we would all prefer the smoothest grade, right? But that’s not how it works.
God sends (allows) people in our lives that will ruffle our feathers as a test of our faith and integrity as believers in Christ. He uses “sandpaper” personalities to refine us in becoming better servants and leaders for the Kingdom of God.
Believe it or not, if you don’t have anyone in your life that rubs you the wrong way, then either you aren’t being molded for greater things of God, or you are the sandpaper. At times, you can even be both!
Life as a Christian isn’t supposed to be a bed of roses and easy going all the time. We should expect good and even great favor filled days, but as long as we are here on earth there will be trials that try to form against us. Knowing who you are in Christ Jesus takes care of the sandpaper people.
“No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against you in judgment you will condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of Me,” says the LORD. (Isaiah 54:17 NKJV)
Thankfully, we have a weapon in the Word of God to shield us from the work of satan. God has promised us victory favor over circumstances. We need the "roughing it out" battle in order to experiece the favor of God that leads to a victory! So come on sandpaper people, take your best shot!
“These things I (Jesus) have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NKJV)
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