Last Wednesday’s Upper Room devotion was one that hit the bull’s-eye for me. To read it (again), click here: http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/default.asp?month=1&day=27&year=2010&x=108&y=12
I too think far too many people misunderstand their faith in Christ to be nothing more than a guaranteed ticket to heaven. But in reality, our faith impacts our lives each and every day we walk here on this earth. The Bible contains too many phrases like “living the abundant life,” “receiving power,” or “overcoming this world” to relegate our relationship with Christ solely to a future benefit. God has every intention for us to experience the benefits of that relationship now, today! God will take care of our needs…God will guide our steps…God will go with us through the valleys: does this mean life will always be sunshine and roses? No, in fact Christ warned us that we (his followers) will have trouble, but it does mean that one thing is certain (contrary to the author’s statement that ultimately nothing is certain): my God is with me every step of this journey we call life. Think Christ is only your ticket to heaven? Try living today without God…that’s what I call hell on earth.
I too think far too many people misunderstand their faith in Christ to be nothing more than a guaranteed ticket to heaven. But in reality, our faith impacts our lives each and every day we walk here on this earth. The Bible contains too many phrases like “living the abundant life,” “receiving power,” or “overcoming this world” to relegate our relationship with Christ solely to a future benefit. God has every intention for us to experience the benefits of that relationship now, today! God will take care of our needs…God will guide our steps…God will go with us through the valleys: does this mean life will always be sunshine and roses? No, in fact Christ warned us that we (his followers) will have trouble, but it does mean that one thing is certain (contrary to the author’s statement that ultimately nothing is certain): my God is with me every step of this journey we call life. Think Christ is only your ticket to heaven? Try living today without God…that’s what I call hell on earth.
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