All tagged Dedication
How important are God, and Jesus Christ to us? Did you determine that they are central to your life? Now, having answered that question there is one more... how much time do we dedicate to studying them, God’s Word, the Gospel of Christ, and in actual worship? As believers, and disciples, are we dedicating an appropriate amount of time to study, being in their presence, and our relationships?
Are we satisfied with the Lord, and is He our entire portion in life? Before answering too quickly, think about it first. We are taught to respond “Yes!” to this question, and so, in knee jerk fashion, we do, but is our heart in that answer? Mankind... We are a restless and discontented creature that never seems to be satisfied for very long.
How complete is our dedication to Jesus Christ? Is He the sole reason for our living, or just another ingredient in our life? Our lives are so full of activities such as work, play, raising children, artistic endeavors, education, and so much more... how is it that we are able to squeeze Jesus into this busy schedule? We do so by making Him the foundation, guiding principle, and focus of everything else. How is your life ordered? What would you sell for Him?
Sometimes, when we have been serving the LORD for a while, we find ourselves going about the things He has called us to do without keeping in mind that this is the will of the LORD. When we fall victim to this snare of familiarity, it will bring discipline upon us. Going through the motions of our calling without honoring God, and seeing the blessings He intends to bestow on us as we do His will, is placing our desires before His.