One of the challenges of human life is taking responsibilty when we are at fault. Too many times we want to excuse, rationalize and avoid owning up to what we have done wrong. Other times we find someone else to blame...(wonder where we got that from - see Genesis 3)
However I think beyond the need for us to own up and take responsibility when we are at fault (which is our duty) the call of God causes us to take responsibility even when we are not at fault.
We have been taught to overlook needs just because it's not my fault so it should not be my responsibility. And around the human table we play the game of pass the buck because many times we can't figure out who's at fault.
What a difference we would make in this world if we lived by the adage, "not my fault, but still my responsibility."
Jesus did...see the disciples all with dirty feet sitting before the basin and towel thinking "the dirt on the other disciples feet is not my fault so not my responsibility." Watch the Master kneel down and gently watch all their crusty feet. Not His fault but He made it His responsibility.
Then watch Him go to the cross and die for our sins - not His fault but He made it His responsibility.
What is God calling you to take responsibility for now? Remember it doesn't have to be your fault.
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