"You don’t need a telescope, a microscope, or a horoscope to realize the fullness of Christ, and the emptiness of the universe without him. When you come to him, that fullness comes together for you, too. His power extends over everything. Entering into this fullness is not something you figure out or achieve."(Col 2:9-11, The Message)
It's a common subject, trying to figure out the Christian faith, or trying to figure out what's next for a life in Christ. I'm grateful for those who care so much and work so hard. But it's not meant to be so unreachable or feel just beyond our grasp. The life Christ has for us is simple...
...enter it.
There's not all that much to figure out, trust in Christ for life and begin living in it.
But then again, that's the foil.
I hear often that belief is enough. But it's not! Belief isn't faith until it's practiced, lived.
Waiting for a mountain top experience, a wave of understanding, the ultimate "aha" moment to begin living the Christian life is to miss the point. The life with Christ is here, it's now.
Step into it and live.
Peace ><>
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1 comment:
This makes me think of Peter. It wasn't until he stepped out of the boat that he was able to completely experience the power of Christ. Yes Peter sank, but rememeber that Jesus was right there to pull him out of the waves and place him back in the boat.
As Erwin McManus said, "Do something!" That is what I need to do each day. Step out of the boat and "do something!"
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