Her reflection included a heartfelt thank you to Jesus, along with the acknowledgement that while she would love to have been with Him, she accepted the fact that He felt her husband and children needed her here, a while longer. The experience left her with a new perspective.
Our faith is often tested in ways we can’t even imagine, and if our choices aren’t the right ones, we can suffer awful repercussions. We are a people of free will, but each choice, good or bad has consequences. Our responses and behaviors affect those immediately around us and often well beyond our little circle of family or friends. And when we are faced with a trial, the impact of our behaviors can have far greater effect on non-believers than it does on believers.
As Believers, we are constantly being scrutinized to see if we really “walk the walk” every day or if we are another who just lives our Christian life on the Sabbath. Do we “live in Him” from day to day, or only when it’s convenient or when we are trying to make an impression?
When Jesus walked the earth, he lived a life that caused quite a commotion. He went against the grain. While professing to be the Son of God and the King of the Jews and even describing his Kingdom, he wasn’t what people imagined or expected. He was kind and gentle rather than aggressive and domineering. He loved people; all people, regardless of their station in life. He was the perfect example of what we should be. He taught us how we should live and even now gives us the strength to follow his example.
During the summer, probably more than any other time, (except maybe Christmas!) our lives are exceedingly busy. There are countless activities to complete outdoors, vacations to take, sports events to enjoy and so much more that keeps our schedule beyond full! Because of this activity, our faith often gets placed on the shelf to be dealt with another time.
God wants our attention every day, regardless of our human activities that attempt to dominate our time. Are you keeping your “faith activities” at the top of your daily list or is your faith renewal shuffled somewhere toward the bottom?
Even in scripture Paul reminds us to stay focused on Christ. Colossians 2:6-7 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
I encourage you to re-evaluate your priorities, and make certain God remains first in your undertakings, above all the human demands of life. When you daily commune with Jesus, you won’t be disappointed, but rather filled with the blessing of joy and close relationship with the Creator of the Universe.
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