"I believe in God (or Christianity) like I believe in the sun, not because I see it, but because I can see everything by it." - C.S. Lewis
This about what that means, and what it means to you.
As the sun produces light for us to see the world, God(Christianity) produces light for us to see the world through God's perspective. The way He created us to live. The way He wants and how we should live. We have to take on God's perspective that he reveals to us in order to do His will and live how we should to reach the ultimate goal of Heaven and to bring lost souls to Christ.
What's your perspective on...
- creation?
- God's blessings in your life?
- the bond you share with your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ?
- dress and speech?
- bringing lost souls to Him?
- your time?
Creation?
Genesis 1:1 states that "In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth." This is a simple fact. But think about all the things we never think of down to the molecular level of creation. Your body began with two cells colliding and now you posses two of the most complicated organs to ever be studied, eyes. Even Darwin himself says the human eye is the flaw to his evolution theory, he simply has no idea how something so complicated could come about. You have certain cells doing certain things all over your body that came from two cells that's it! Opposite end, think how large and vast the universe is, and how God created it all. And in Job 38-40, God reprimands Job for questioning Him in earlier chapters and the way He speaks with such authority because He created everything. I know it's 18 verses, but I couldn't find a fitting stopping place before that..
Job 38:1-18,
Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind and said,
2 “Who is this that darkens counsel
By words without knowledge?
3 “Now gird up your loins like a man,
And I will ask you, and you instruct Me!
4 “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell Me, if you have understanding,
5 Who set its measurements? Since you know.
Or who stretched the line on it?
6 “On what were its bases sunk?
Or who laid its cornerstone,
7 When the morning stars sang together
And all the sons of God shouted for joy?
By words without knowledge?
3 “Now gird up your loins like a man,
And I will ask you, and you instruct Me!
4 “Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth?
Tell Me, if you have understanding,
5 Who set its measurements? Since you know.
Or who stretched the line on it?
6 “On what were its bases sunk?
Or who laid its cornerstone,
7 When the morning stars sang together
And all the sons of God shouted for joy?
8 “Or who enclosed the sea with doors
When, bursting forth, it went out from the womb;
9 When I made a cloud its garment
And thick darkness its swaddling band,
10 And I placed boundaries on it
And set a bolt and doors,
11 And I said, ‘Thus far you shall come, but no farther;
And here shall your proud waves stop’?
When, bursting forth, it went out from the womb;
9 When I made a cloud its garment
And thick darkness its swaddling band,
10 And I placed boundaries on it
And set a bolt and doors,
11 And I said, ‘Thus far you shall come, but no farther;
And here shall your proud waves stop’?
12 “Have you ever in your life commanded the morning,
And caused the dawn to know its place,
13 That it might take hold of the ends of the earth,
And the wicked be shaken out of it?
14 “It is changed like clay under the seal;
And they stand forth like a garment.
15 “From the wicked their light is withheld,
And the uplifted arm is broken.
And caused the dawn to know its place,
13 That it might take hold of the ends of the earth,
And the wicked be shaken out of it?
14 “It is changed like clay under the seal;
And they stand forth like a garment.
15 “From the wicked their light is withheld,
And the uplifted arm is broken.
16 “Have you entered into the springs of the sea
Or walked in the recesses of the deep?
17 “Have the gates of death been revealed to you,
Or have you seen the gates of deep darkness?
18 “Have you understood the expanse of the earth?Tell Me, if you know all this.
Or walked in the recesses of the deep?
17 “Have the gates of death been revealed to you,
Or have you seen the gates of deep darkness?
18 “Have you understood the expanse of the earth?Tell Me, if you know all this.
God's Blessings?
Have you seriously ever sat down and just said Thank You for what God has blessed you with? I have but I plan on doing it so much more. Life is so much sweeter when you think about how much more the good outweighs the bad. Even on your bad days.. Did your car start this morning? Was your shower hot? Did you check your cell phone? Did you eat today? So many simple blessings but we need to remember to never take them for granted and to God be the glory! Always.
James 1:17 17 Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or [a]shifting shadow.
Christian Bond?
Paul is possibly my favorite example of how a human should strive to be, behind Christ, of course. But the bond we share with our fellow Christians is a special one. We're a family, we have a common Father and many many brothers and sisters. We need to treat them and act like a family!! Paul not only wrote letters to many different churches to help and teach and encourage but in Philippians the first chapter he tells how much he thinks of the saints in Philippi, v. 3-4 I thank my God in my remembrance of you, always offering a prayer with joy in my every prayer for you all. He says similar things to many groups but means it! He thinks of his brothers and sisters daily and prays for them!
Hebrews 10:24-25, 24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.
1 Thessalonians 5:14, 14 We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with everyone.
Acts 2:42-47, 42 They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone kept feeling a sense of awe; and many wonders and signs were taking place through the apostles. 44 And all those who had believed were together and had all things in common; 45 and they began selling their property and possessions and were sharing them with all, as anyone might have need. 46 Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, 47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Dress and Speech?
Do you believe you get a glimpse into a person's character by what they're wearing and if you get to talk to them how they speak and what's said? I certainly do. Even if we want to "pigeonhole" them into a certain group we need to remember those may be the people we need to help most. And to offer help to them and not shut them off for how they are dressed or what they're saying.
1 Peter 3:4, But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Proverbs 10:32, The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.
Ephesians 4:29, Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear.
Titus 2:7-8, in all things show yourself to be an example of good deeds, with purity in doctrine, dignified, 8 sound in speech which is beyond reproach, so that the opponent will be put to shame, having nothing bad to say about us.
Lost Souls?
The Lord wants everyone. He loves everyone. He made each person to follow Him and be saved it's our job to go help them and encourage them!
2 Peter 3:9, The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
Romans 9:1-3, I am telling the truth in Christ, I am not lying, my conscience testifies with me in the Holy Spirit, 2 that I have great sorrow and unceasing grief in my heart. 3 For I could wish that I myself were accursed, separated from Christ for the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh
Time?
We only have a limited amount of time on this Earth. Make the most of it while you can! What perspective will you use? God's or the world's?
Romans 12:2, And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Choose Your Perspective Wisely!!
Love-
ME
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