"So Peter went out with the other disciple, and they were going toward the tomb. Both of them were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. And stooping to look in, he saw the linen cloths lying there, but he did not go it."

John 20:3-5 

I was blessed with a privileged life. And I squandered it.

I had a solid up bringing in the church. Early on I learned about God and what a life that reflected Christ looked like. I had great parents, pastors, teachers, and other influences who modelled well a life dedicated to Christ. I learned to make wise choices with my life and I was spared a lot of hardships and troubles I saw many people go through. But let me be clear here, I was no angel. I definitely made my share mistakes and got into mischief.

The point is this: God blessed me greatly, by his grace spared me and gave me every opportunity to succeed.

It was almost like I had a head start. I recall a time in my high school years when my dad told me that I was much further along in my walk with the Lord than he was at that age. Sounds nice and encouraging, right? And that is just the way he meant it, but the devil succeeded in using it against me.

"Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen cloths lying there, and the face cloth, which had been on Jesus' head, not lying with the linen cloths but folded up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed"

John 20:6-8

It wasn't long before I was watching the Peters blow pass me. I was left wondering why.

Well, those days are over. Devil, I'm on to you and your tricks! I've shed the pride. I've step in.

I'm no longer on the outside looking in, I'm on the inside calling others in.