ROM 12:3 NIV
For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the faith God has distributed to each of you.
Pretty strong words from Paul, but words that are timely and relevant to our present generation. We seem to have moved from a faith-based experience to a work-based existence. We have replaced faith with plenty of works, thinking that the more active or involved we are, the better our chances of getting God's approval. With the amount of effort and time we put in, we think that we are irreplacable, and that God himself should be pleased with our service. We forget that the life we have is a gift itself, and its owner could place a demand for the life at any time. We forget that with God, service of a life is not as important as the total offering of a life.
God is looking for a completely surrendered life; one that appreciates the sacrifices and examples laid down by Life himself. He emptied himself of all his nature and entitlements, taking the form of mortal man, and dying a disgraceful death, all because of the love He had for the works of his hands. The same is expected of us, as we spend our lives in service to other people. The world is hungry for change, it is eagerly expecting the manifestation of the sons of God. The world will not settle for empty words or thoughtless actions; rather it will make room for someone with the same mind as Christ; someone who knows that his worth and value is tied up to how much of God He knows and how much of God he's willing to show.
Are you such a person? Do you know where you stand in God? Is your heart settled on God and his expectations for your life, or does God have to beat you on the head to draw your attention? His time of favour is here.
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