“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.”- James 1:22 New Living Translation
What does God have to do to get our attention? He’s revealed Himself to us … left His word as a road map to find our way through this life … provided for and sustained us in all types of situations; yet we can be so casual, so indifferent about our relationship with Him. I maintain that it is much easier to be influenced by that we experience with our senses, then not. Not being able to see God or hear His voice audibly is a challenge that requires FAITH. Jesus tells those in the room with “doubting” Thomas … “you have seen me and believe, but how much more blessed are those who have never seen and yet still believe.” (John 20:29 NLT)
Sin is fun, if it weren’t no one would be tempted to do such things. But the fun is usually short lived and consequences always follow close behind. The consequences should show us that doing wrong in the eyes of God simply isn’t worth it. In spite of knowing that, we end up pursuing sin all the more. Each subsequent time we think we will avert the reaping part of the sowing/reaping process. We never do. God has offered us meat to eat and we are still sucking on a bottle. God patiently waits for us to get our rebellion and curiosity out of our system, but he won’t wait forever.
God is trying to communicate with us, yet so many times we have the volume turned up on our surroundings. We are easily duped into thinking that our lives for God are “just fine” because we go to church each Sunday and play the part of a Christian. What’s in your heart? What motivates you? Has salvation brought about any significant changes? If it hasn’t it may be time to seek some changes.
How do we crowd out the cacophony of sounds that infiltrate our world each day? How do we attain our spiritual equilibrium? James tells us to DO the Word of God. Don’t just read a few verses each day, forgetting what you read 5 minutes later. If you put your nose in THE book and yet come out unchanged, what have you really accomplished? Not one single thing. We ought to take a spiritual assessment of our life in Christ regularly. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
Resource: The Life Application Study Bible.
What does God have to do to get our attention? He’s revealed Himself to us … left His word as a road map to find our way through this life … provided for and sustained us in all types of situations; yet we can be so casual, so indifferent about our relationship with Him. I maintain that it is much easier to be influenced by that we experience with our senses, then not. Not being able to see God or hear His voice audibly is a challenge that requires FAITH. Jesus tells those in the room with “doubting” Thomas … “you have seen me and believe, but how much more blessed are those who have never seen and yet still believe.” (John 20:29 NLT)
Sin is fun, if it weren’t no one would be tempted to do such things. But the fun is usually short lived and consequences always follow close behind. The consequences should show us that doing wrong in the eyes of God simply isn’t worth it. In spite of knowing that, we end up pursuing sin all the more. Each subsequent time we think we will avert the reaping part of the sowing/reaping process. We never do. God has offered us meat to eat and we are still sucking on a bottle. God patiently waits for us to get our rebellion and curiosity out of our system, but he won’t wait forever.
God is trying to communicate with us, yet so many times we have the volume turned up on our surroundings. We are easily duped into thinking that our lives for God are “just fine” because we go to church each Sunday and play the part of a Christian. What’s in your heart? What motivates you? Has salvation brought about any significant changes? If it hasn’t it may be time to seek some changes.
How do we crowd out the cacophony of sounds that infiltrate our world each day? How do we attain our spiritual equilibrium? James tells us to DO the Word of God. Don’t just read a few verses each day, forgetting what you read 5 minutes later. If you put your nose in THE book and yet come out unchanged, what have you really accomplished? Not one single thing. We ought to take a spiritual assessment of our life in Christ regularly. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
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