Studying Ephesians

One of the biggest impacts our study in Ephesians had on me, this past Monday, was that final scripture we read that said, "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ."

I have a co-worker at the airport, who is my friend and also my christian brother - him and I are both growing in the Lord, and as we do our friendship has grown as well. It's been really cool. Last week he lovingly brought to my attention that I should really try to not be so rude to my sister (who works in a postion under the both of us), when she comes into my office for whatever reason. At the time I just totally shrugged off what he said, and even argued as to why I am the way that I am. He replied, "oh yes, I forgot, Leslie is the Queen of Everything!"

(That kind of stung, because although that was my nick name once upon a time - since I've given my life to Jesus, it's become quite obvious that I am the queen of nothing!)

Well, that scripture really hit home with me in regards to the fact that I was not being submissive to my christian brother. Not only was I not being submissive, but I wasn't even regarding what he said to me as worthy of consideration. This is not acceptable! When I got home I immediately called him to apologize. I shared the scripture with him, and you know what was so funny? He doesn't even remember me being rude, or him advising me to try harder to not be so. And his remembering or not remembering, doesn't even matter - I want to be accountable, submissive, and pleasing in the eyes of my savior.