Tuesday, August 07, 2012

A Thought


“Pray for us; we are sure we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.  I urge you all the more to do this, so that I may be restored to you very soon.”  Hebrews 13:18-19

Do you ever consider sometimes, given all the evangelicals and street preachers out there, that life in Christ is about much more than just “hellfire and judgment” later?  That living in and for our Lord means much more than whether or not we are spared the judgment in the Day of the Lord?  I know sometimes some “happy” preachers go a little overboard especially when they get too involved in the so-called “prosperity gospel”, but surely our faith is about much more than “or else”!  Surely our Lord is about much more than standing over us with a bolt of lightening just waiting for the time to strike!!

Let our lives be about the pursuit of those things that matter to everyone regardless of faith: honor, dignity, divine wisdom, contentedness, and justice (righteousness).  Let us stop raising our fists at those who disagree, and choose instead to raise our hands in praise and thanksgiving.  Let us truly seek to honor our Lord and make our Father proud to call us His own!

Grace and peace,
Michael

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