WALK WITH INTEGRITY
As for me, You uphold me in my integrity,
And set me before Your face forever.
Psalm 41:12
At times, God will be the only witness to your righteous behavior. Sometimes God is the only one who will understand your motives. Sometimes you will do everything God has asked you to do, yet you will face ridicule from others. At such times, all you can do is maintain your integrity, trusting that God always keeps His eyes on you. God looks favorably upon those who walk with integrity, doing what they know is right, regardless of how others perceive their actions.
For example, look at Joseph. He was a righteous man who had cultivated a reputation for godliness in his community. Then word spread across the community that Mary, the woman to whom he was engaged, was expecting a child. Many people assumed the worst of this apparently scandalous situation; as a result, Joseph probably experienced gossip from some of those people, even ostracism from others. However, Joseph was aware that God knew the truth of his relationship with Mary. He continued to walk with integrity, ignoring the curious glances and gossip.
Oftentimes, we lose our focus when we worry about what others think. The most important thing is neither that people know the truth, nor in the hope of vindication in the eyes of others.
Instead, the most important thing is that you are a person of integrity before God. When no one seems to understand why you have done something, or when others question whether you have done all you should have done, your confidence should be in the knowledge that God keeps you in His sight. If you have this confidence, it will be enough to sustain you.
Prayer:
As you pray today, thank God for always looking over you! Thank Him for His Holy Word, which is full of examples of how to walk with integrity. If you are in need of an attitude adjustment, or if your focus is bit blurred right now, then ask God for His guidance. Ask God to strengthen you, to sustain you, and to help you get back on the path of walking with integrity. Amen.