I'm also packing for college which I leave for in just a few more days. :)
So I just wanted to give an update that I will get back into the groove of semi-daily and weekly postings soon.Meanwhile, 1 Peter 3:15 has been on my mind a lot.
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,"
I believe this verse is demanding us to know the 'why' of our faith.
REVERE Christ as LORD.
What does that mean?
God doesn't need to be defended.
But he needs to be shown.
Not that he needs US to be the ones who show Him.
But He desires us to.
We need to LONG to be believers who love God by loving those in need. In Jesus' Name.
Because if what we have really is this great joy, this great hope, and we truly own it. It's ours. It's our hope. Our joy. Our faith.
Then, we need to live it.
And living and loving are one in the same when you live in Christ Jesus.
How can we love God BY loving others...Daily? Hourly?
God isn't looking for perfectionists.
He's looking for participants.
He doesn't desire the scheduled successful people.
He's looking for available people.
Be open.
Set apart Christ as LORD. Declare Him to be in charge and have sovereignty over your life.
Become available.
Listen.
Pray.
Obey.
Because if God is calling you to something... it will always be something that will be loving toward others.
That's the real hope we can have. Knowing that He doesn't let go of us in our time of need, and he doesn't let go of us in our time of longing to help others in need.
