Am I awake?
Monday, June 25, 2007 at 09:49PM Sharing the truth of who the Lord God almighty really is in our lives to others is an awesome responsibility. How many of us are really ready to face the truth of our personal responsibilities, and know that it has been time to awaken from the dream state. Repositioning ourselves for not just our own desires but for, others.. To be the light by illuminating the "spirit of truth", and the inevitable choice, of life or death.
Do you witness to others who are placed in your path, or do you just say maybe tomorrow? Are we so sure for us or for them there will be another chance? Do you set expectations or your lack of biblical knowledge as a prelude to whether or not you will or will not be obedient to Christ's example? Or do you have so much knowledge that you really don't have the time or desire to share with others and spend any quality time with those in need. Let's look for a moment at Jesus:
In Matthew chapter 5, Jesus is sharing with a crowd of people who had followed Him: "You are the salt for the land. But if salt becomes tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer become good for anything except being thrown out for people to trample on." "You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Likewise, when people light a lamp, they don't cover it with a bowl,but put it on a lamp stand, so that it shines for everyone in the house. In the same way let your light shine before people,so that they may see the good things you do and praise your Father in heaven."
A good share of Jesus ministry was spent telling people who God was, and following the narrow path, of His Father. That the way to eternal life was only one way, not many. And the way of our earthly lives was from the word of God who had sent Him. Not many choices, and many desires, but the Lord's way.
Have you ever taken a glimpse back at your path, and wondered what was I thinking? Or can you finally resolve yourself to the fact the path you may have wrongfully been on , is the path that God has rightfully placed you on? You had to start somewhere, and now your here, reading this article, thinking the person who is writing this has been down probably the same well traveled path. Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things good work together for them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose."
I guess what I am trying to get across here is this. It's really time for us all, no matter where we come from or what we done, if we have been given the gift of salvation, and the knowing that Jesus really did come to give life and life more abundantly, then isn't it time for us to share the good news, instead of us growing our churches bigger and better, and more prestigious, and get out there and just be the fishermen Jesus has called us to be, even if it is one person at a time. After all a WISE man wins souls. Multitudes are important and some have the position to fulfill the purpose. But there is great a reward, in obedience to the Lord, caring for those who are truly looking for a light in a dark world. I want to be that light, do you? I am going to continue the path as a Jew who believes in the redeeming power of, Yeshua Ha Mashiach. I am laying to rest my desires and my plans to conform to God's plan. Remember Jeremiah 29:11 " For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Isn't it time for all the body of Christ to share our inheritance with those whose paths cross ours? Tell them about your saving grace,your healing, about our Messiah, and be an example of the hope that God has given to His people, and watch how God will begin to show you the plans He has made for you.
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