Showing posts with label Christ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christ. Show all posts

Living up to His Name

I wish that ALL professing Christians lived up to their title. We bear the name Christians because we are supposed to be Christ-like. But, this week in particular, I have dealt with some very un-Christ-like Christians.

I know that we all still live in this flesh and that the flesh wants what it wants - and if you let it, that self-same flesh will get what it wants. But, when we discipline our flesh, our spirit is free. We all need to work towards that goal of disciplining our flesh such that our soul can flow freely.

The first step in getting to this place is what we would love one another. Jesus said His disciples would be identified by their love. Heart check ... would you be identified as one of His disciples by the love you showed others this week? Would I? Questions like these are ones that we have to deal with - these types of questions need to be at the very forefront of our minds.

So, this weekend, would you do a self-examination? Would you ask God to look into your heart and tell you where you may need to improve to be more like Him. Afterall, we want to hear well done.

Because of Love

Michelle Swift sang a song entitled “Because of Love.” In it, she sings:


Because of love He left His throne
And made this earth His home
He did it willingly
For you and me
With Heaven left behind
He came to save mankind
From sin and shame
He could have walked away
But instead He chose to stay
Upon a tree and take
A crown of thorns for me
Because of love…

She then moves into the chorus. I really love that song – especially at this time of year. We are done with Valentine’s Day where proclamations of love were made and now we are steaming full-speed ahead towards to the time of year where we pause to celebrate and remember the resurrection of Christ. He did it all for us to be reconciled to the Father. He did it because of love. Genuine love.

As I look now at my life, I can see those “because of love” moments. I can see where His hand of protection has been in my life and where it is yet still. No one can love us like our Savior. And, no one has done as much to win our love as our Savior. He is our example of real love.

I pray today, that no matter what your situations and circumstances may be that you will pause and look at those “because of love” moments in your life. I guarantee that you will be humbled in His presence and even more thankful for His love.

The Solid Rock


I have a song on my heart this morning. The lyrics are: my hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus blood and righteousness/ I dare not trust the sweetest frame but wholly lean on Jesus name. On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand / all other ground is sinking sand. Do you know the song now? It’s the Solid Rock.

I think it’s pretty neat when I wake up with a song of worship on my heart. It sets the day for me and lets me know that come what may, everything is going to be alright. At this time of the year, it would seem that everything is going to be alright anyway – it’s the Christmas season. Yet, for me, it seems like I’m caring a lot of weight right now. (not just from the scales either! J) I see the move and attack of the enemy trying his best to rob people of their joy and keep them in bondage. He’s able to do that when we are off our game – so to speak. He can do that when we stray away from our solid foundation, Jesus Christ the Rock.

It reminds me of America’s favorite pastime. Baseball. When we are on the base, we are safe. When we run out – we are on our own – and we face the attack of the enemy. I know that we cannot stay grounded to one location. But, as Christians, as we travel, we have the luxury and option to take our “base” with us.

I encourage you all to take the Lord with you. Walk or dare I say, run, with Him. Keep pace with His plans for your life and I guarantee that although at times it may be tough, we will all be the better for it. Trust the Lord – build your hope on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness. Wholly Lean on Him.