Musick-al Note # 81
A man who is bought with the blood of Jesus, (1 Corinthians 6:19-20) is freed from the bond and guilt of sin by God’s only begotten Son, a Christian has verbally and physically committed himself to the following of righteousness (Matthew 10:32, Romans 6:3-6). His every act, word and thought reflects the great change such freedom has wrought in his life. At one time he was lost from God but now is found and known by the Lord. He was blind to eternal things but now his eyes are opened and he can see. He was wounded and dying but in Christ Jesus, he is made whole and alive. In the past he lived in rebellion from his maker and deserved to be destroyed as an enemy but is now forgiven, a child of God and an heir of heaven itself.
But we see Christians not so living. Receiving manifold blessings of God, he uses them for fulfilling his own lusts. Time given by the long patience of God is used to satisfy his own whims. Opportunities for service are often squandered for ease of living. Abilities, capabilities, knowledge and talents are spent for self-gratification and satisfying the lusts of the flesh. An individual committed to Christ? Not such as these! We must understand that eternity is imminent and the joys there are real and attainable if we renounce ungodliness and worldly passions and live godly lives. When we realize that heaven is worth our consideration we will change so that we commit all of life to the Master. When we are convinced that this world is not our eternal home, we will strive to make heaven becomes of more value than the gaining of things, we will find ourselves without real commitment to Christ as Lord of our lives and follow Him in all things.
Is Christ real to you? Are you living for Him or for self? What kind of Christian character do you present to the world? Does your commitment to Christ cause you to live a life dedicated to Him, shown in your service to your fellow man or do you fall short and seek to satisfy self?
Gordon Musick
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