By Gobel Brockman
Have you ever asked yourself the question, "Why am I here?" (Some of you probably asked yourself that when you got to this site.) But I'm thinking in slightly larger terms, as in, "Why am I on this earth?" I think we've all asked that question at times. We go through the same things, at the same jobs, with the same people, performing the same mundane tasks over and over again until we ask, "What's the point? Is this all there is to life?" When I get to those times, I remind myself of a Scripture that has forever answered the "Why am I here?" question for me:
"You are worthy, Lord, to receive glory and honor and power, for You have created all things, and for Your pleasure they were created." (Revelation 4:11 - italics mine)
"...for Your pleasure..." THAT'S why you - and I - and everything else - are here. For HIS pleasure. That thought is incredible to me, that I can give the Creator of Heaven and Earth, the Lord of all, pleasure. How do we do that? Once again, the Bible has the answer:
"Without faith it is impossible to please God..." (Hebrews 11:6a)
That verse tells me that when I do have faith in God, it pleases Him. He wants me to believe in Him, to trust Him with every area of my life, and to rest in the knowledge that my life is completely in His hands. May God be pleased with me - and you - as we believe in Him and trust Him this week.
Its kind of deep.........................................
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Psalm 1-3
I have often thought after taking this verse in inwardly , what can i do as a believer in Christ to be more like a planted tree with solid foundational roots that keep me disciplined in the gospel?
Now more than ever, I have found the real "Relationship w Christ" is by reading his word devoutly, like a muslim at the wall, while studying the history, culture, and climate of the church, then and now. Moreover, I can see this generation as one who cares little to none about integrity, honor and character. As I have stumbled with these things mentioned, i can now see a greater need for me to do something that can change me and the world around me, be a history maker if you will. . .
We need to study and truly understand the backdrop and understanding of some fundamental truths about walking out Christianity or Following Christ. In my humble opinion, this is how we begin trying to walk more like Jesus.
My encouragement; read Gods word daily; nurture your spiritual growth as a person.
Praise him in the evening, morning and every season of the soul....
Joseph A.