I love revelations from God…well, sometimes.
You know those times, when you have an absolute unique
thought that blows you away? When you
realize, “Wow, I’ve never thought that before, and that is TRUTH.”
Well, it just happened.
Unfortunately, it’s one of those, not so enjoyable revelations.
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Life is far more difficult than I ever imagined. At least living the Christian life.
It’s so easy to lose focus, for the sharp lines of our
convictions to be blurred, and to justify our loose decisions.
Then these compromises reinforce the rope of our accommodations. And if you’re in a community that encourages
those lack of convictions, than battle feels lost.
The truth feels distant.
Was it ever really
truth to begin with?
You’ve made so many small steps away from the path, now you’re
lost in the wilderness with no idea how to get back. And convincing yourself these old things you used to believe feels nearly
impossible.
So what do we do?
We have to FIGHT. We go to BATTLE
everyday.
But you
won’t want to.
Everything inside of you will say no. Your flesh will whisper “ignorance“.
It’s easier
not to think,
To go with
the flow,
Drifting
wherever your desires may lead.
It will seem less fun, harmless, and everyone else probably
does it anyways.
Why would I deny myself innocent pleasures?
Well, I believe Jesus said something about “denying
yourself” and “picking up your cross.”
I think Paul said something about being a “living
sacrifice.“
Sacrifices don’t have a say in what happens to them. They submit to the one in authority over
them.
Who are you submitting to?
To God? To His Word?
I’m realizing lately how often I don’t. How often I decide what’s best. I make myself the judge and authority. My pleasure and enjoyment becomes the
priority. I tune out the Holy Spirit, pretending
I don’t hear His voice. And deceive
myself into a false righteousness.
This might be the hardest thing I’ve realized in a while…
But God has
given me everything I need for life and godliness.
The choice.
The freedom.
Now, what do I want most?
