Trials make me hold even tighter to God because of the recognition that my reliance is not dependent upon feelings of peace, happiness, and self-fulfillment. Most important is the recognition of my state as a sinner and the necessity for a savior.
In the recent past I have told myself that as a Christian man I must be excellent in all I do. As good as this sounded, I was blind to understand the foundation upon my statement. First, what is the standard measurement I am using to determine excellence? Admittedly, it was the approval, praise, and admiration of men. All of a temporal nature.
Excellence? Quite simple. Looking at the life of Jesus. God in the form of a man to live among his creation and save them. In everything, Jesus was quick to point the glory to his father in heaven. Submission to the will of God and steadfast faithfulness.
May I be excellent.
Random note:
In my daily planner, this quote by Margaret Thatcher came up:
"If you just set out to be liked, you would be prepared to compromise on anything at any time and you would achieve nothing."
2 comments:
i agree. 100%! :)
hope you're taking care jtl!
you are excellence in my eyes!
cause of God... puahaha
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