I saw a post somewhere, and the question on my mind was: where was this coming from?
The post goes thus:
“The Distance You Maintained During My Struggles, I need you to Double it During my Success”
Every action and word emerges from either Adam or Christ. Adam, in the context of my writing, refers to the Adamic nature or the fallen state of man, while Christ refers to the life of a man under the control of the Spirit of God.
John 3:31
He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.
These are the words of Jesus, indicating the distinction between Adam’s words and actions and those of Christ. Christ is the one who comes from above, and the Adamic nature is the earthly nature, and it speaks only of earthly things. While the nature of Christ is heavenly.
The statement under consideration is earthly and not heavenly. The people who reject us during unpleasant events and trials are not necessarily our enemies. Imagine Christ making a similar statement on the cross. If you remember, everyone ran away from Jesus during his trial and crucifixion. His most trusted allies denied him; one even ran away naked.
Jesus went as far as praying that God should forgive those who were persecuting and crucifying him. He told God that they know not what they are doing. They really know not what they were doing because some of them are future beneficiaries of the salvation the death of Jesus will bring.
Joseph equally told his brothers that he held nothing against them. Joseph’s brothers were not among the people who kept their distance when he went through trial; rather, they contributed to his hardship. They planned and sold him into slavery out of envy. After he was enthroned, he told his brothers to come to Egypt and stay. He wanted them to stop going back and forth to buy wheat.
The inherent human instinct, often referred to as the Adamic nature, harbours a desire for retribution against those who choose to mock or overlook us in our moments of struggle. It yearns for some form of punishment to befall them, a satisfying recompense for their lack of empathy. In contrast, the nature of Christ embodies a profound sense of compassion and grace. It aspires for these very individuals to not only recognise their misdeeds but also to experience the transformative fruits of the hardship we endure. This perspective seeks understanding and growth, hoping they, too, can learn from the challenges we face and derive benefit from the wisdom gained through our sufferings.
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