PSALM 1; 92:12-15; ROMANS 1:16-18
All through the Bible Jesus uses parables to explain life situations. They are analogies that we can apply to our very own lives. I notice that throughout time people of all kinds have dealt with the same life struggles that we all face today and Jesus is there for us always. Most of us go through life not knowing that and relying on our own good judgment or intentions to get us through the day and through each new problem we face in life. I know many times in my own life I have said “God help” but today I question if He ever heard me because I really wasn’t pursuing Him. My real intentions in life were selfish and filled with desires of this world like sex, drugs, money, and all kinds of things that I have let be priority in my life – hunting, fishing, work, social status, etc. I see today that these have all been idols, my own golden statues, that I have worshipped and Satan has used to deceive me. Some of these can be very healthy things for a man, but nothing works out successful unless God is truly your priority and at the top of the list.
So not to ramble but if I use a parable in my own life like a football game or soccer game I notice that there will always be set backs, or fumbles, or someone is going to trip us up somewhere in the game. In life, I hope I have taken time to prepare myself with the proper training like Bible reading, prayer, or the ability to get up after a fall and keep a good heart, to not point fingers for my own problems. I hope that in my pursuit of Jesus, I cannot just read but instill all the values and morals that He wants for me and put those to work in my own life, because that’s what really counts. Not just knowing but applying that information just the way Jesus laid it out for us in the Bible. I don’t think God will give us credit for just knowing what to do. As I’m sure Satan also knows and “his future is so bright. I’m sure he is going to need shades where he is going.” Lol That was kind of funny.
Prayer
Father, judge me according to my righteous competing today. And may I be found not guilty of any sin.
Thoughts:
Let’s try to have earnest intentions in life and work at readying ourselves for trials so when things get tough we can be looked upon with a smile by our father and know that He is smiling. What child doesn’t want approval from their parents? I remember that to be a wonderful feeling!
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