Life always brings a giant that intimidate us or that
disturbs us. Normally they come as problems or frustrations, like unemployment,
marital problems, sickness or even death. It is then when our eyes are turned
to the real GIANT.
We are incapable of going through these problems on our own;
they are too big at times. We don’t have the strength and mostly feel
overwhelmed. Even if those circumstances
wouldn’t exist. Life itself is too complex for us to manage it on our own. But
it is not difficult when the true giant is with us.
God’s word says that our lives are like a mist that appears
for a little while and then vanishes. (James
4:14) We are so tiny compared to the GIANT’S eternity and strength. We need
Him.
I have learned that I need 2 things to start walking by the
GIANT’S hand.
First and most important, love God with all we are. With all
your will, determination, motivation, understanding and everything you own. And
love everyone (friends, enemies and everything in between) as you love
yourself. Meaning that we need to do everything in our power to help and
support others in whatever circumstances they may be. (Matthew 22:37-40)
Second, follow God and guide others to follow Him. A follower
guiding other followers! Do life holding the true GIANT’S hand and guide others
to do the same. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Doing these two things the GIANT promises that he will be
with us till the end.
Where do you see yourself in a couple of years from now? Running
away for the giants? Just existing and surviving life till you die? Or do you
see yourself holding the GIANT’S hand and conquering whatever comes your
way?
Jesus’ last words to His disciples were to teach/train/disciple new disciples so that they could then do the same. He didn't say to merely convert them, but to observe all things that he commanded them to do - a complete lifestyle change. Accepting Christ is a response to our inexcusable sin nature and the amazing depth of love that God has toward us. Getting people to the cross is not the great commission, making disciples is. That's how you truly affect change in lives and help renew their minds. Teach my brother, teach!
ReplyDeleteExactly! You got it! Whatever God has taught us and showed us in our walk with Him as a follower of Christ, we are to help others by guiding them to do the same. He changes people, He changes lives; what a gigantic miracle! As Paul said "So take me for your example, even as I take Christ for mine." That's the tough part, it is easy to tell others how to do it, it is very difficult to show it with our own lives but with the GIANT by your side everything is possible! Glad you are liking the series we are sharing in the group and in my quiet times.
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