God is Moving

I sit at my computer with joy. My plate is full.

A few weeks ago I was learning more scripture and I came across the 8th verse of Matthew chapter 5. In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." After reading this my heart crumbled because I instantly thought of the opposite of this verse. I will not see God if my heart isn't pure.
This hit me like a bag of rocks to the face. As I was torn with this verse running through my head, I sat through Tony Merida's sermon about being a righteous man for Christ. This teacher usually preaches a scripture loaded sermon and this sermon was definitely full of verses pointing to the life God has called Christians to live. My heart was heavy as I questioned my recent actions and mindset. Was my heart pure? Will I not see God? As I've said my whole life, scripture and my relationship with Christ are the only things I cry about. For why should I hold in tears for my God whose love surpasses all knowledge? I just pray my tears will always point to the Lord and his compassion.

Another lesson has been on my heart lately. What are we slaves to? Or, to re-word the question, what are we following in our lives? God has called us to a strict calling for our lives, and he definitely tells gives us a clear lesson in Romans 6. If we follow sin, death will take our lives. But if we follow righteousness, holiness will take our lives.
Why stick with sin? Why chase material goods of this world which will all rust and disappear after death? What benefit did you gain from the actions, and lifestyle, you are now ashamed of? Those things lead to death. Why not chase Christ who makes all things good? Why not seek a life which leads to eternal life with Christ after death? Why not give your money to help advance the Kingdom of Christ? Why not be a rebel and never become tired of speaking about the Messiah? Our lives are nothing without Christ. Like the artist Lecrae says, "I'd rather die like Christ, than live unholy. Lord kill me if I don't preach the Gospel." Why not end the routine of talking to Christians and go share with unbelievers about Christ's impact in your life? Yes there is a time to fellowship with other believers, but please don't fill up your schedule complete with christian events/meetings/studies. Representing Christ is a lifestyle. I know you have heard this before, but people are dieing without hearing the name "Jesus." Stand up for the truth. Stand up for Christ.
I have a hard time sending my life to another country to share the name of Christ when people in my own town don't know Jesus Christ. People say we are over preached in America, but tell me why I sit next to people in church who can't find Matthew in the Bible. Or tell me why I work around atleast 3 men who claimed to be gay. They love their things of this world, but they can't clearly see Christ because they don't hear him through his scripture. I want to help others see Christ. My brothers and sisters can go over seas to share Christ, but for now I am staying here.

I praise God for the blessing of knowing him today! I praise Him for the many friends and new relationships he has allowed me to start! He has filled my plate.