Even though, I have some
experience in living the discipleship way of life, I am in no way an expert on
this subject. However, I would really love to share with you some, of the
benefits of living, this way of life. I want to start out by talking, about a very
positive event, that took place in my life. Even though, this was a positive
action that took place, it is one the most painful actions.
I am talking about a
heightened awareness, of the presence, of Holy Spirit. It has been my
experience, that my Spirit is so much more aware, of Holy Spirits convicting
power. I know that there is no slack in Holy Spirit’s work in all of Fathers
children. He is always on the job of convicting us of sinful actions in our
lives. Are you with me so far? Do you
know that it seems that you had a choice, of how you would react, to His
prompting?
Can we get real for a
minute? There have been many times
when I was feeding my flesh of something that it desired. Then Holy Spirit
would be convicting me of my sin, and I wouldn’t pay Him any attention. I am
not joking. Christian or not, I have been a very carnal Christian at times. The
flesh wants what it wants, and there have been times, that I wanted it just as
bad.
1Thessalonians 5:19 Quench not the Spirit.
I am here to tell you, that
when you walk closer to the Lord, that means, that Holy Spirit is closer also. He
isn’t as easy to push away either, because He will start talking with you. Asking you questions. Do you really want me to back off of
you? Is that what you really
want? Have you got this now? That
is the downside, if there were a downside, and only because nobody likes to be
corrected.
Another great thing, about
walking closer to Jesus is the way, that I look at things. I really can’t
remember the last time, that I worried about something going on, in my life. It
would seem that I have always looked for things to get upset about. I am sure
that none of you can relate to that, but I really have. There isn’t any wonder
that my blood pressure was sky high. I lived under two schools of thought.
Either I was always worrying about something, or I couldn’t have cared less.
Neither one of those attitudes were good.
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all
understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
I live under the principal
today, that God will always make a way, if it was in His will, for my life.
There has been situations, that weren’t, in in His will for me, and it has
always turned out to be better. I am learning that God knows what is best for
me, in my life. The reason for this is that He knows me better, than I even
know myself.
Actually, I don’t even
recognize who I am any more. All the anger, or at least the most of my anger
has went someplace else, and I am not about to look for it either!! Nine times
out of ten, when I am in a line at some store, and the person, at the register
has a problem, I can remain calm. I did say nine out of ten times, because I am
still human.
You might be thinking, that I
must have a halo shinning above my head, and I must say, that I have never
noticed one there. Actually, I love the person, that I am slowly becoming. I
don’t feel any better than anybody else. I simply feel like I am much better,
than I was before. I have come from a place of total degradation, up to a place
of hope.
Have you ever felt like; there
was absolutely no hope, what-so-ever for you?
I have lived under that dark cloud, for most of my life. I was host to
several different demons, that was ruling my life. I followed ever command,
that they bid me do to the letter. The truth was that I was miserable, because
I knew that it was wrong. I knew that I was supposed to be a better person. I
knew that I was supposed to be a happier person. I even knew, that I was to be
a person, with great meaning, in my life. I just was blinded by Satan to
understand the way to accomplish this way of life.
I am happy to say to you, that
folks make fun of me, mostly after I am walking off. These folks are the ones,
that call me a friend to my face. Those stab me in the back, with their
precision honed daggers, made of the finest foam known to man. I simply smile
knowing that I left an impression. That is what life is about today. That is
why I write this blog. I have the hope, that I leave an impression on a reader,
that Jesus is alive today.
Not only is Jesus alive today,
He is everything that the Word of God, states that He is. He is everything that
I ever needed, and I didn’t know what I needed. I had a long list of wishes,
but those were not what I actually needed. Funny thing is my next breath, never
was on that list, and we all know how vitally important, that is to have.
However, I found something, which was much more important to have, than that
next breath!!
Ok James. What could be more important, than anybody’s
next breath? I am glad that you asked,
because something more important than our next breath has to be the most
important thing in our lives. The reason being, without our next breath, our
life will cease to exist here, on the earth. What is the most important thing
in our lives? Jesus Christ.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me.
Ain’t Jesus Awesome?
….Much Love
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