I have sinned, and sinned again. I don't like it. I fight against it. But I see the silver lining after begging for forgiveness. Living in fear of God's holy wrath, while feeling terror, tension and guilt in the face of God's mercy... it is definitely USEFUL for maintaining a Christian life. It means we are still in the game, tempted and targeted by our Enemy. It means we are still a threat.
The minute life is OK, and everything works out without conflict... you are useless to both sides. Remember that we are in a hostile planet, temporarily under the Enemy's rule. The Second Coming of Jesus is still a long way away. Until then it's War.
God would prefer we live out of love, through the guidance of the Holy Spirit, but it is too easy to be complacent. Fear jolts us back in line, back on the right Way, far from the detour to Hell.
Like riding a bike we waver, we bump and fall. But we eventually learn to get up and keep moving forward, reaching our destination.
Greetings
Royal Priests are everywhere. Any believer of Jesus the Christ our Lord and Savior is called to priesthood. Any heart that is restless and breaks free in small bursts of grace, any soul that persists under pressure, any mind that ponders the vastness of the glory of God is a Royal Priest.
Not to take too much of the spotlight, but this blog is my part in the story, indeed The Greatest Story Ever Written - the story of God and mankind. Though the holy fire has been doused somewhat with my reunion with the world, the embers are here - with the hope that you, dear reader, might have enough to light your way. Remember, Our Lord is always with us...even in everyday moments. Nothing is so "real" that it loses its spiritual side. If you need anything, know that His Door is always open and His Light is always on. May God bless you always, my friend.
Answer the call, and begin the adventure of your life.
Royal References & Recommendations
- Websites - Godsblogs.org, Godspeaks.com, Desiringgod.org, Multnomahbooks.com
- Music - Jars of Clay, DC Talk, The Fighting Temptations OST, Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, Hillsong
- Movies - The Passion of the Christ, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Barabbas, The Ten Commandments, The Gospel of John, The Prince of Egypt, Joseph: King of Dreams
- Books - Experiencing The Heart of Jesus Books 1 & 2 by Max Lucado, The Pleasures of God by John Piper, The Purpose-Driven Life by Rick Warren, God's Blogs by Lanny Donoho, Gods of Power by David M. Steyne
