I am a Christian! What does that mean in 2018? What did it mean 10, 20 or even 100 years ago? In my walk with God, I have noticed some of my peers stop sharing a chat with me and that's partially because some way somehow in the conversation God will be mentioned and I do sense the friction it presents. Whatever the reason, I don't believe that will change because just like couples flash their new loves on social media and all over, I too have caught a love bug. However it's not with another human but with my creator. So what does being a Christian, Believer, Child of God... means? Its a life transforming relationship that takes your mind, body and spirit on a whole other level. It's accepting a renewed mind and a changed lifestyle on a higher level!-It's liberating yourself from the power of sin and rising above! 2 Corinthians 5:17 states "therefore if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come, old has gone, the new is here!" Waw! This is powerful! What would you do if you actually had a clean slate at life, to start fresh? Well you can in Christ! Isn't that amazing? Your past and the old you is buried and you begin a new life with God. Truly Amazing!
Now you may have heard the great news that we are no longer under the law of moses where an eye was taken for an eye. (See Exodus 21:24) Thus we are now under Grace, since Christ has paid for our sins. -Making it a lot easier for us to go to God and actually have a relationship with Him! More great news. You have the power now to connect with your creator through Christ Jesus, the ONLY way! (John 14:6) Hence you have a first class ticket to your creator what will you do with it?
With this power and so much more in our hands, why haven't we tapped into it? Why are some still living in bondage? Some people actually believe they can go on living a carnal and frivolous lifestyle and still have God. One cannot be more wrong to think this way. Christians do not aspire to live a different lifestyle from the world because they want to show off. Signing to be in a relationship with God brings conviction to your soul. One you must feed on the things of God. You cannot become a 'NEW CREATURE' if you are still filled with the old things that do no align with God. You must empty yourself and allow His spirit to fill you up till you overflow and pour out to others.
The presence of God is PURE, it's Holy and it simply cannot dwell in sinful flesh. In other to be renewed in God we must be set a part, cease from worldly pleasures and walk with Him. Hence my saying earlier 'it's a changed lifestyle.' God's presence must be able to shine through you to others. They must see His goodness resonating within you and ask you what it is that you have because they want it too.
When someone is truly in love with another, they begin to change for that person. They do some things they have never done before, they make sacrifices, going the extra mile to keep their love happy. Do you believe we do that in isolation? No! The very core of this action is rooted in God: he IS LOVE! 1 John 4:19 tells us this so plainly; "we love because HE first loved us..." If we can do it for another human, how much more should our heavenly Father deserve it? Jesus tells His disciples three times in John 14 that if they love Him they will obey His commandments. (See verses 15, 21 & 23) and that's simply what Believers are to do once they have received the Holy Spirit of God: "Obey His commandments..."
So when you go to church and hear the pastor asking "is there anyone who wants to give their life to God?" or maybe you'll hear it from a church sister or brother asking if you are 'saved?' Think on these things. It's an invitation from the Perfect Gentleman, asking if YOU would like to have His Last name and become His own. Then once you accept His gentle yet life changing request, remember you will connect with Him through His word and as He 'renews your mind and makes you a new creation' your life simply cannot be the same. You'll be living in the world but not be of it, you'll experience a level of self control that no amount of psychology and science can give and to put the cherry on top of it all, You'll receive the purest, richest most overwhelming love you could ever experience!
I am happy I got the chance to make that choice, and I pray that you and everyone can experience it too! For the Love of God is free for all and is surely worth sharing! :) Like any other useful change, it's a process and won't happen over night, but stay focused and faithful as God is focused and Faithful to you and you'll reap the fruits of your labour!
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| The beauty we see in the earth, is God's love shining through to us. Photo by Netisha Alie |
Now you may have heard the great news that we are no longer under the law of moses where an eye was taken for an eye. (See Exodus 21:24) Thus we are now under Grace, since Christ has paid for our sins. -Making it a lot easier for us to go to God and actually have a relationship with Him! More great news. You have the power now to connect with your creator through Christ Jesus, the ONLY way! (John 14:6) Hence you have a first class ticket to your creator what will you do with it?
With this power and so much more in our hands, why haven't we tapped into it? Why are some still living in bondage? Some people actually believe they can go on living a carnal and frivolous lifestyle and still have God. One cannot be more wrong to think this way. Christians do not aspire to live a different lifestyle from the world because they want to show off. Signing to be in a relationship with God brings conviction to your soul. One you must feed on the things of God. You cannot become a 'NEW CREATURE' if you are still filled with the old things that do no align with God. You must empty yourself and allow His spirit to fill you up till you overflow and pour out to others.
The presence of God is PURE, it's Holy and it simply cannot dwell in sinful flesh. In other to be renewed in God we must be set a part, cease from worldly pleasures and walk with Him. Hence my saying earlier 'it's a changed lifestyle.' God's presence must be able to shine through you to others. They must see His goodness resonating within you and ask you what it is that you have because they want it too.
When someone is truly in love with another, they begin to change for that person. They do some things they have never done before, they make sacrifices, going the extra mile to keep their love happy. Do you believe we do that in isolation? No! The very core of this action is rooted in God: he IS LOVE! 1 John 4:19 tells us this so plainly; "we love because HE first loved us..." If we can do it for another human, how much more should our heavenly Father deserve it? Jesus tells His disciples three times in John 14 that if they love Him they will obey His commandments. (See verses 15, 21 & 23) and that's simply what Believers are to do once they have received the Holy Spirit of God: "Obey His commandments..."
So when you go to church and hear the pastor asking "is there anyone who wants to give their life to God?" or maybe you'll hear it from a church sister or brother asking if you are 'saved?' Think on these things. It's an invitation from the Perfect Gentleman, asking if YOU would like to have His Last name and become His own. Then once you accept His gentle yet life changing request, remember you will connect with Him through His word and as He 'renews your mind and makes you a new creation' your life simply cannot be the same. You'll be living in the world but not be of it, you'll experience a level of self control that no amount of psychology and science can give and to put the cherry on top of it all, You'll receive the purest, richest most overwhelming love you could ever experience!
I am happy I got the chance to make that choice, and I pray that you and everyone can experience it too! For the Love of God is free for all and is surely worth sharing! :) Like any other useful change, it's a process and won't happen over night, but stay focused and faithful as God is focused and Faithful to you and you'll reap the fruits of your labour!
3 comments:
great read cuz , God has great plans for you keep it up .
Great article!
Thank you kindly!
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