Friday, May 31, 2013

The End... er... The Beginning...

May 31
Living a Life that Matters… 

“For I fully expect and hope that I will never be ashamed, but that I will continue to be bold for Christ, as I have been in the past. And I trust that my life will bring honor to Christ, whether I live or die. For to me, living means living for Christ, and dying is even better.” 
                                                                                                                –Philippians 1:20-21 (NLT) 

& so we’ve come to the end of it… the end of May & the end of Philippians.

Last night as I lay in bed, I was thinking how much I love Philippians. & while I know it’s time for me ‘break camp’ & move on, I just couldn’t help mulling over all of the things that God has taught me this month. Some things have been eye-opening & others have been really good reminders to ‘buck up’ & be joyful as I continue down the path He is showing me.

Here are a few things I love…

I love that Paul tells us that as we draw closer to Christ, our love for others will grow. I have found this truth evident over & over in my own life.

I love that Paul is aware that even though he is in prison, nothing can imprison the Gospel. Such a great reminder that while I have a part to play in sharing the Good News of Jesus… it’s not all about me.

I love what Paul shares about being a slave to the Gospel. How he implores us to work together towards the common goal of Christ, to be humble, put others first & to be deep spirited friends.

I love what he says about being joyful no matter what the circumstances, encourages us not to worry but to be content in all things.

& here is what I think I love most… or maybe this is just what has convicted me most:

The way I live my life should demand an explanation.

Oh yeah.
I said it.

Our lives should DEMAND an explanation from a world who does not know Jesus.

Radical love. Extravagant grace. Supernatural peace.

Whoooohooooo!

These are the goals I’ll be striving for. 

             “Something is wrong when our lives make sense to unbelievers.”
                                             -Francis Chan, Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God

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