We become like the one we worship...
As I journey through the world, there is a lot of things surfacing in my heart that is revealed to be selfishness in my relationship with the Lord.
I come to find that I should not serve God because it is good for me, but because He is worthy to be served!
I really want the Lord to work in my life, but I'm not so keen to DIE in myself, laying down my right, my time, my relationships, my possessions, my family, my future, my ambition. And if I neglect to surrender these earthly things to God's will, it is an act of rebellion against the One who wants my WHOLE heart, and wants me to serve Him with the right attitude, like Caleb did. (see Num. 14:24 in context).
I know this year is opportunity to lay solid Foundation on Christ Jesus, and then the building of the Spiritual house needs to Commence.
Foolish, worldly thinking is frustrating the Lord. Small talk that makes flirty jokes and derives attention of of Jesus is worldly and God hates it.
Consider James 4:4 ‘friendship with the world is enmity with God!'
This is big words which is why I think I should re-examine the word Holiness more closely and break away from my pagan acts of idolatry.
I like to hear uplifting teachings about God's Love for me, but I don't always realize that Love Expect a response...
How do I respond? I love with a sacrifice that is convenient to me. This has to be adjusted to an openness that allows God to do the transformation He wants to do.
See, God will display Himself to me with the same amount of enthusiasm and sincerity with which I present myself to Him... ( See Ps. 18. 24-27). And He will only use me in the extent, which I allow Him by my availability to Him.
So...
How radically are YOU willing to be challenged to change??
Joao Wagner: Portugal