But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like. (James 1:22-24, NLT)
Problem is, it is easier said than done. Of the near 100 posts I’ve done, very few of them have struck to the core. ON surrender, I’m not willing; on change, I’m not acting; on completeness, I don’t feel like it, yeada, yada, yada, all over the space. What would God do? What will he say…? Who am I preaching to, God, the people, or to myself? (If any?)
Friends, it is tough to listen. Worse, it is tougher to apply His word in our lives. What can be more fruitful than that delicious unction of His hope embedded on His Holy Book. Writing, however, is just an imperfect medium; how we do this? God knows. Be mindful of how those truths are done, not only on faith and tongue, but on our actions. THIS, in fact, is the hard part.
Change does not only come from accepting the Truth, but by doing what the Truth- Jesus Christ- says and does. And, yes, it is a hard thing to strive for, for the standards Kingdom are high, but Jesus Christ in us will reach to the unimaginable. Everything is done in Him (Phil. 4:13)
The problem isn’t when we grow; it’s when we grow without knowing why we grow. (Did somebody quote that?) Padre, let us listen more –but better, do Your will. Even when we fail in the most miniscule detail.
How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey. Your commandments give me understanding; no wonder I hate every false way of life. (Psalm 119:103-104,NLT)