Consider God

Psalm 93

Mountains peak, and valleys stretch far and wide. But, if you think that’s something, consider God. Oceans run deep, and great waves flow continuously. But, if you think that’s something, consider God. The sun shines bright from millions of miles away, and the moon, the same at night. But, if you think that’s something, consider God. The sky is filled with countless stars, that twinkle and sometimes shoot across the vastness of the heavens. But, if you think that’s something, consider God. Man and woman were made with an anatomy and systems more complicated than the space shuttle. But, if you think that’s something, consider God.

Our God, is awesome. He created the heavens, and the earth. He sustains and maintains His creation by His very word. It is a good thing, to give thanks and praise to the God of all creation.

What More…?

John 3:16

What else does God need to do, to prove His unconditional love for you? What else does He need to say, that’s not already recorded in the lines of scripture, to outline His plan for your life, in this life, and the next? How many more doors does God need to open, and close, to show you, He’s directing your path? How many more tests and trials must you endure, to see, God’s intentions are to mold, shape, and sharpen your image in His eyes? How many more mistakes and errors do you need to make, to show you that God’s forgiveness can never be undone? What more can God do, to get you to see, His love is true? What more can He do, to keep your eyes fixed on Jesus, the Saviour, right and true?

Punching Bag

Romans 7:15-20

There are many things that cause frustration in life, some of which are devised by our own hands. While life’s inevitable annoyances seem to be unavoidable, releasing our frustrations in a healthy way, can be the difference between living a life of bitterness, or betterment.

Punching bags are normally used by those who train in the art of boxing, or similar practices. Blowing off steam, while wailing on a stiched up bag of clothing and other materials, can offer some relief, but spending too much time on the punching bag isn’t advised for a number of reasons.

Walking in holiness was never intended to be easy. While we wrestle against satan and his demonic forces, we also have an internal battle that can also weigh us down heavily. One problem I’ve yet to master in my walk with Christ is, not beating myself up for every mistake I make. Although I have been renewed in Christ, my flesh is still a force to be reckoned with. Even the great apostle Paul dealt with internal struggles when he wrote, “…what I would do, I do not; but what I hate, that I do.” If left to our own devices, we would be a lost cause, but because of Jesus Christ, and His sacrifice, we have help to overcome our flesh.

When we make mistakes, let’s not treat ourselves like punching bags. Instead, realize it’s our sin nature which causes us to slip. Rest in knowing, the blood of Jesus already removed the penalty of our transgression, and we can be confident our flesh won’t keep us from being our best for the Lord.