There are many a day I feel tested. My gut is telling me that I should do something, but I don’t want to. I try and rationalize that, “Hey if I don’t do this the world will not end.” I continue through my day and my heart nags at me, and then I lower my head and smile and I think of my 6yr old. Right now he is loosing his teeth, and from his 6yr old rational point of view, brushing his teeth seems pointless. As his father I know that no matter how well he takes care of his teeth they will all fall out and he will get new ones. My point of view know though, that if I teach him to take care of his teeth well his 2nd set won’t fall out either. God is much the same. Sometimes the things he asks seem silly, but for the health of our soul its important that we do them. This life is temporary, but afterwards we have eternity to look forward to and God wants to share that with us.
Wisdom 3:1-9
1But the souls of the righteous are in the hand of God, and no torment will ever touch them. 2In the eyes of the foolish they seemed to have died, and their departure was thought to be an affliction, 3and their going from us to be their destruction; but they are at peace. 4For though in the sight of men they were punished, their hope is full of immortality. 5Having been disciplined a little, they will receive great good, because God tested them and found them worthy of himself; 6like gold in the furnace he tried them, and like a sacrificial burnt offering he accepted them. 7In the time of their visitation they will shine forth, and will run like sparks through the stubble. 8They will govern nations and rule over peoples, and the Lord will reign over them for ever. 9Those who trust in him will understand truth, and the faithful will abide with him in love, because grace and mercy are upon his elect, and he watches over his holy ones.
Sometimes I am in awe of God over the simplest of things, like, I don’t really have to be here. The world would not end without me. However I am a unique puzzle piece in God’s grand tapestry. I fit, I belong, I do indeed have a place. the cool thing is I get to choose. Sure I could “reform” my shape and change my life and go against God’s plan for me. I could trim off some edges or let my head get big and fat of myself but then I wouldn’t fit. God would be sad and he would have to throw me aside cause I chose not to be apart of his beautiful piece of art. I wouldn’t fit in heaven. Satan is always waiting to pick up these “distorted” pieces and take them to hell with him. However if I do follow God’s bidding and let him help me shape my life I become perfect and fit into his heaven. I may get tossed around in this life. At times it may seem like I don’t belong at all, especially when I get mocked for having faith in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. This life is temporary and momentary. I have eternity to look forward to. When I put my faith in God and follow his ways I find peace and happiness no matter what temporary turmoil maybe going on around me. God loves me and when I follow him he gives me the grace to make it through anything and so that I can go to heaven after this is all over.
Psalms 23:1-6
1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want; 2he makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters; 3he restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil; for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. 5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies; thou anointest my head with oil, my cup overflows. 6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.
So, how do I make it through this crazy world? Well God did this amazing thing. He sent his son, his only son Jesus to teach me and you and everyone that will ever have been or be. Jesus came and taught love. Jesus taught who and how to love. Jesus healed the sick, gave sight to the blind, had mercy and consoled those in pain, he fed the hungry and he even raised the dead! Jesus is the son of God. He brought a special message that God love you. No matter what mistakes have made or will make in the future God loves you. God is waiting for you. God wants to to share so much with you and is waiting for your call and arrival into heaven. All you have to do is choose. Choose God, follow Jesus and he will lead you to him.
John 6:37-40
37All that the Father gives me will come to me; and him who comes to me I will not cast out. 38For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him who sent me; 39and this is the will of him who sent me, that I should lose nothing of all that he has given me, but raise it up at the last day. 40For this is the will of my Father, that every one who sees the Son and believes in him should have eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day."
Those tough days where world and Satan tries to tempt you, call God. Ask for God’s help. He will send the Holy Spirit to give you the strength you need. God can see what is in your heart. He knows how hard you are trying, and like an awesome parent he waits patiently for you to learn and grown and become stronger, smarter and more loving.
You can sit there are think, “This is stupid. I am fine. My life is okay. I don’t need to do all this stupid Jesus stuff”, but just like our baby teeth one day this body will fall from us. Will your soul rise and join God in heaven in eternity or fall aside where Satan is waiting for you?
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