I’ve come to realise something: it is far easier to criticise or condemn someone when you have never been in their shoes. We often speak quickly because we don’t know what it feels like to face their battles, their fears, or their circumstances.

But those who have been there—who have tasted that pain, faced that temptation, or carried that burden—are often slower to judge. Even those who overcame the struggle don’t condemn others lightly, because they know how much strength, grace, and perseverance it took to come out victorious.

This is why God Himself became human. Jesus stepped into our skin, walked our roads, felt our hunger, our weariness, our temptations. Though He never sinned, He knows exactly what it means to be human. And today, He stands before the Father, still interceding for us.

So, my brother, my sister—think twice before you criticise that person. Pause and imagine yourself in their place.

And to you who are in that struggle right now—does this mean you should remain the same because others understand? No! One day, before the judgment throne, you may hear testimonies that will silence every excuse:
“I was born into poverty. My parents abandoned me. Life pushed me toward prostitution as the only escape—but I chose to endure suffering rather than take that path.”
On that day, you’ll see people who faced the same storms you did and yet did not compromise.

The Bible says:

Heb.4.14 - That is why we have a great High Priest who has gone to heaven, Jesus the Son of God. Let us cling to him and never stop trusting him.
Heb.4.15 - This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same temptations we do, yet he did not sin.
Heb.4.16 - So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it.


So, run to Jesus. Let go of compromise. And instead of condemning others, pray for them. Your compassion may be the bridge that brings them back to God.

I rest my case.
Psalmist Sam – Voice of the Coming King

Divine redirection is one of the ways God helps us correct past mistakes and realign with His will for our lives. It’s like using Google Maps—when you miss a turn, you don’t need to panic because the system recalculates and reroutes you. The new path may be longer or less smooth, but it could also turn out better than the original. The key is to trust and obey.

However, I’ve come to realize that receiving instructions from God is often not as difficult as following them. The challenge lies in our willingness and ability to trust and obey—especially when the new path feels unfamiliar.

For instance, while seeking direction, you might have your mind set on going south or expect an answer from the east. Then suddenly, God leads from the north. Your prayer point quickly changes to:
“Lord, give me the grace to obey—this is hard for me.”
Sometimes, we even start rebuking the instruction, mistaking God’s leading for the devil trying to mislead us.

But truly—
Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey.

I receive grace to obey, in Jesus’ name. Amen.