A reminder for today
Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the
way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing
anything good. (Titus 1:16)
I watched the interview with Jim Caviezel again yesterday. If
you do not know him, he played the role of Jesus in the movie “Passion of the
Christ”. Jim says a few amazing things on his experience, but what I loved is
that he mentioned everyone will come to a stage where you will have to choose
between Jesus and this world. We all live our lives and most people want the resurrection,
but very few wants the suffering. The reality is that Jesus died on that cross
for all of us, but if you want to be a Christian, you will have to carry your
cross through this life. The enemy is out there and he is looking for your weaknesses
so that he can destroy you. Our greatest weakness is sin and we can be so blind
to it. Sin is the one thing that keeps us from living our life one hundred
percent for Jesus. I believe that in sin we deny Jesus and why would we do that
when we passionately fight for Him each day. Why would we allow the enemy to
confuse us with lies and why would we even listen to him? Is it habit or is it
pure weakness?
Have you ever watched the Olympics? When an athlete steps up
on that podium to receive their medal they are always emotional and that is because
at that moment they realise that all their sacrifices and hard work paid off. To
complete the race and receive the medal after months of hard work is what you
worked for. To be a Christian is the same. You are in for it and you are going
to make sacrifices. It is not easy and you will feel at some stages that you
just cannot carry on. However, in your efforts and work you are not alone, because
you have Jesus with you all the way and He is the best motivational speaker. He
encourages and He strengthens us. He is our light and our hope. He is our goal
and when we succeed in this race, the prize is just amazing.
So do not be like those who claim they know God, but deny
Him by the way they live. Be like a warrior that will not turn His back on his
King. Be like an athlete that does not give up. Be like a water that continues
to flow and adapt so that you will overcome all the obstacles in life. Our God
is not dead, He is in us and He roars like a lion. With Him, we have no fear
for what is to come.
Lord, I pray that we live lives that will glorify you and
testify of your existence. I pray that you will give us the strength to rise
above our challenges so that we will not give up. I pray for victories in all the
lives of all you people. Let us wear your armour as we step out into the battleground.
In Jesus name.
Have an awesome day, dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers