R.C. Sproul once wrote that the confidence of a follower of Christ rests not on “the strength of our grip on Christ, but on His grip on us.”
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When you forgive instead of retaliating, pursue holiness instead of cultural compromise, set your hope on Christ instead of worldly gain, you are bearing witness to the risen Lord who lives in you.
When our church family walks this way, we display something the world cannot explain, a supernatural unity rooted in Christ’s love.
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If we are not moving forward towards knowing Christ more and becoming like him, we will drift and float in the current of this world. We will look up one day and realize we are far, far away from where we started.
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We have a family unlike any other if we are in Christ. We have an older brother who always goes to bat for us. He went farther on our behalf than any earthly brother could. And he calls us to love like him (John 13:34-35). The problem is we don’t always live out that calling. We’re too busy or being family is too messy or maybe too scary because you might get hurt. But you want family in your time of need.
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This standing out, looking different from the world around us, happens when we are breathing in and out the word of God each day. “The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation (D.L. Moody).” God’s word daily transforms us to look more like our Father and less like the world. As Joshua reminds us, the world may look enticing, but it is only a snare and a trap for our souls.
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In times of doubt or discouragement, God’s creation can become a catalyst for praise and joy. It mirrors the stability and order of God’s sovereign design, reminding us that, despite life’s chaos, there is a divine purpose behind it all, fulfilled in Christ. From the intricacy of the smallest flower to the vastness of the ocean, let His wonders inspire and elevate your spirit, prompting you to rejoice in the Creator who lovingly fashioned everything for His glory.
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Pray with me that the Lord would show us what is taking our eyes off of Him and enticing us to treasure the world. What steps are we willing to take to eliminate distractions so that we may treasure Christ above all else?
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“We spend so much effort trying to fulfill the righteous requirements of the law in our lives when we should really trust God for all he has done. When we truly trust him and love him we will naturally begin to do the things he calls us to do.”
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The ascension was a significant historical event. It was the coronation of the Lord Jesus as the King of Kings. The ascension also points to our hope in Him. In the ascension, we are reminded of our union, assurance, and authority in Christ.
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“And finally, the Incarnation of Christ granted us the gift of salvation, a new identity, and the church. This truth compels us to live as Jesus lived, serve as Jesus served, and love as Jesus loved. In Christ's coming to earth, we are granted a response to make much of Him to the ends of the earth. “
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