Dear Readers,
My beloved, "seasoned", brothers and sisters in Christ. This column is for you, those who have already received Christ, seek God's word and already living a life in Christ for some time now. No doubt you have experienced (hearing the "voice" of) God, or have felt his presence in your situations. You know beyond a shadow of a doubt, that JESUS REIGNS and that GOD IS REAL! You have matured in him and are different (for the better) because of him! You are what I call a "seasoned" Christian, a "True Believer." I am once again on a mission to show you, to show us all, that though we drew near to Christ as he first drew near to us and have received his gift of Salvation... that we are still to CONTINUE TO BE diligent in our growth in him, as opposed to growth for self. We can't allow ourselves to be the captain of us! It's not enough to just say "Jesus is the head of my life and the Captain of my soul". It is equally, if not more important, to live it and if done in TRUTH, others will see for themselves what we truly are!
We must not ever get arrogant in our faith, so much so, that we think we "already know enough", "have done enough". What ever level in Christ you have reached, it's never high enough! There is always more the word of God is willing to teach us, as long as we are willing to learn. It doesn't even matter if you've been a Christ follower for many, many years. You shouldn't get too comfortable in where you are in your faith. Problems, dreams and hopes get bigger and bigger. They don't stay the same size and neither should your knowledge of God and especially not your faith!
Don't get to constricted by your own ideas of what a "True Believer", should be about. You won't be rewarded by God just for your "good works" and hospitality even unto the poor if your character, your heart and attitude about doing such things don't line up with the word of God and the teachings of Jesus The Christ, who is our Lord AND Savior. Don't be the one God calls a fool!
There are several components involved in helping to achieve a True believer mentality. These components will help you achieve a "Christ-like" way of being that will lead ultimately to the pleasing of God. We will start with wisdom as you are a believer already, which means you have accepted Jesus' invitation into your life, first receiving his gift of Salvation protecting your eternal life as well as your natural one. We will start with wisdom. Many of us have not yet fully come to understand Wisdom's powerful purpose for which God intended her.
SCRIPTURE
(LIFE APPLICATION STUDY BIBLE
N.I.V.~NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION)
Tyndale House Publishers
Proverbs 8:14-21
"Counsel and sound judgement are mine;
I have understanding and power.
By me kings reign and rulers make laws that are just;
by me, princes govern, and all nobles who rule on earth.
I love those who seek me, find me.
With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity.
My fruit is better than fine gold;
What I yield surpasses choice silver.
I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice,
bestowing wealthy on those who love me and make their treasuries full."
Readers, it is important to remember that God is a living" God. Jesus still reigns in the earth and The Holy Spirit still is available and dwelling amongst us, waiting to dwell in us. God IS the beginning and the end, Alpha and Omega. The earth and heavens will pass away before one word of Gods will. He is forever among us and chooses to continue to bestow his gifts of Grace and Mercy upon us. But they don't travel alone! Wisdom has always been present and Understanding both, continue to reside and are available to us, and work diligently on our behalf while working in us, if we are open. We just need to "listen" to them.
MORE ON WISDOM, just below this column in...
..."TRUE BELIEVER."
KEEP GROWING!
MEETTA
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