The knowledge of the world and the knowledge of God are so different. The knowledge of the world is alluring, deceptive, incomplete. The knowledge of God is true and pure and leads to a life well lived. Which foundation do you want to build your life on?
The strong in this world are temporarily glorified by submitting to the ungodly influences of its ruler, Satan. But the truth of God is seen through giving power to the weak for dynamic Christian living. God does it by transforming, renewing and increasing the strength of those who take refuge in Him. Where the world forces you down and entraps you in bondage, God lifts up, frees and rebuilds you. Eternity hangs in the balance – between a life lived fully in Christ and one that mingles with the ways of the world bringing only fear and frustration.
Faith is the foundation of our lives and it’s what strengthens us. But living the Christina life is not an easy journey. It can be very hard. It’s fraught with peril and pitfalls. Our old, sinful nature continually battles against the Spirit, causing us to fall into sin. (Gal 5:17) Remember, Satan doesn’t want you to be victorious in Christ.
We build the foundation of our lives with a host of flawed ideas and attitudes. We try and blend them with our Christian values... but that’s like oil and water... they don’t mix. Strongholds and fortresses grow in our lives that hold us back and blunt our desire to be “all in” in serving the Lord and living up to His standards.
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. (James 1:22) The Christian life isn’t something only to be professed, it’s also something to be lived. Lived the right way to please God. True faith, is more than holding theological knowledge – it’s living what you know. It produces works of love, it purifies the heart, and overcomes the knowledge and influences of the world.
What you know of God, is more than just belief. What you know should affect how you live. Knowing God, the things of God, His wisdom are not ideas to be casually or selectively embraced. His Truth is to be the total foundation for all you are and how you live.
God’s Word is “living and powerful”, a “light to our path”, and is “profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, and instruction in righteousness.” (Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 3:16)
As we contemplate the Christmas season... the birth of Jesus, let us think about the life we are living and how to improve and enrich our relationship with Almighty God. No matter who you are or what you have done, God is always there, near you, ready to embrace you more fully if you simply “let go of yourself” and let me rule as King of your heart... your life.
