God asks from us simple things...but the things He asks for are not easy -- they are impossible.
Christians are not exempt from temptation, trials, disasters, disappointments nor problems. In this, we are the same as the entire human race. But in the face of all difficulty and struggles, Christians are asked to keep trusting, keep loving with all our hearts, minds, and souls.
Love our God, love our neighbors, and love even our enemies. Contrary to our human nature of self centeredness, we are called to express love, charity outwards. Is this easy to do 24/7, towards each and every person on this earth?
Giving, giving, giving until we have no more to give. Smiling, smiling, smiling even if there seems nothing to smile about. Thanking, thanking, thanking God for every blessing, trial, and disappointment.
Christianity gives people the proper perspective. We Christians know our place -- humbled on the ground with our faces raised in anticipation towards our loving and faithful Father.
Stupidity? Blind faith? NO. We know exactly WHO we have faith in! We know exactly how God showers blessings and delivers on His promises again and again and again to those who believe in Him. We know that our God does the impossible to give the best to His children. We know that our God is the only reason why and how we ourselves can accomplish the impossible.
To Christians, be reminded -- the Israelites and Joshua had to step into the moving waters of River Jordan to cross it before it dried up 40 minutes later. Remember the times we took the first step and how faithful the Lord has been. It's never easy, but the Lord makes our paths straight.
To not yet Christians, I pray that you would see the wonders of the living God and know it is Him knocking on the door of your heart. That longing, searching, wandering...fill it with Jesus.
The Lord bless you all and may His grace and love be with you.
1 comment:
Hey Shawy!
Great to read your thoughts via blogs (3 cheers for social networking!!!)
Interestingly, the topic I conducted in last Saturday's Dgroup was about the "Suffering of the Righteous". The same way that He gave trials and tribulations to the godly men of the Bible (i.e. Job, David, Moses, etc), so we too need to experience such things. The good news however, is that God may be using our suffering as a catalyst to spiritual growth. And knowing that we are slowly becoming more and more like Him gives us that extra prodding we need to keep going on.
"God works for the good of those who love Him" -- Romans 8:28. All this shall come to pass :-)
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