HAPPY WEDNESDAY!
Today's scriptures are about the weighing of our actions and decisions. Life is all about choices and more often then not, the things we think are right, aren't always lined up with God. As believers, we're partially of the world and of the Spirit, so there are times when we allow the world to dictate the choices we make. We must be careful to know what's most important in the eyes of God. Paul wrote: And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (2 Cor. 13:13) God ultimately wants us to live with Faith in knowing that He's the Alpha and the Omega, our Creator, Father, Brother, Friend, and whatever else we need Him to be. We must Hope in His promises, and know that whatever we ask or seek from Him, He'll provide, to ensure we have the abundant life He came to give. The greatest of all is Love! Love makes everything so much more wonderful. It's a feeling like none other, and when you love someone or something, you do your best to do right by them, and care for them. These are the most important things to God, and our actions and decisions should reflect our love for, hope and faith in, Him.
On earth, we're in a constant battle between good and evil. Evil is oh so appealing, and so without the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we won’t know which way to go, or actions to take. When we're born again, we start off as babes in the Spirit, and we must actively seek to grow and mature in our walk. The cycle of life is all about growth; that's just the way God created the world. We're not only responsible for our physical and mental growth, but the rate of our Spiritual growth. We're supposed do be growing at a study pace, but it depends upon how much we're seeking the Lord. If He's first in all we do, then growth will come. However, if we're focusing more on pleasing our flesh, and following the ways of the world, then we won't grow at all. I like the way Paul said it in His letter to the Hebrews, it's written: For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. For everyone who partakes only of milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, for he is a babe. But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. (Heb. 5:12-14) Take a moment to think about this... Are you still drinking milk, or have you moved up to solid foods?
There are many who’ve confessed Jesus as Lord, but have been in the wilderness for years. They don’t have the proper insight to be able to discern good from evil, because they lack maturity, and aren’t mindful of their decisions and actions. Most of the time we are lead by the world’s ideas of success. I don't know one person who doesn't want to be wealthy, to be able to live without financial stress and strains. I know I would love to live the "good life", so I was a little confused when first I read what Jesus said about the rich man. It's written: Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” (Matt. 19:23-24) Just as Jesus’ disciples, I was perplexed when I heard this, so as I read on… When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” (Matt 19:25-26) Jesus’ Disciples had indeed left all that they had, their family, jobs, homes, etc., and followed Him, because they craved the "Living Water", and they were willing to do whatever it took to quench their thirst. We must be willing to follow God only, whenever and wherever He leads us.
Many of us spend much more time studying for careers, and working hours upon hours, to build earthly wealth, but spend very little time storing up treasures in Heaven. The first thing that people say when faced faith trouble is, "why me, I do what's right, I work hard, take care of my family, etc.". All of those things are very good, but do you think that's what God wants for your life? He created us for His personal fellowship. Yes, we have to "live" here on earth, so seeking education, careers, and taking care of our family is a necessity, but it isn't a priority, God is! When we make Him our priority, He'll bless us with our every need, want, and desire. He'll bless us with the wisdom to make the right decisions, and take the necessary actions, to build His Kingdom, which we are very much a part of. Today I'm asking you to be more deliberate in weighing your decisions. Ask yourself, what would Jesus do, when it comes to everything in life, and watch how you'll grow.
You have the opportunity to make one of the best decisions of your life right now. Choose God, and take action! If you've accepted Jesus as Lord, but you're still on "milk", seek the wisdom to grow. Make it a point to spend some alone time with God each day, just you and Him. Study His word, pray, and praise Him! If you don't know Jesus as Savior, then pray and ask Him to come into your life. You can find a sample prayer in the God Quiz. Your bank balance, social status, looks, education, or sin level doesn't matter to Him, He only cares about how much you love. It doesn't cost you anything to love; everyone is qualified! My favorite verse today is: The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7)
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