In what manner do you live your life? Do you live to be worthy of something? Do you live to be honored by someone else or an organization? Do you live to find your ten minutes of fame? Do you work well with others or are you a lone ranger? Do you know how you should live?
Sometimes it seems we live with no real aim nor goal. Not that we are going around aimlessly. We simply seem to live to get through another day. We focus on the task in front of us and nothing else. We don’t take time to think about how we live the life we have been given.
Living in the moment is not always bad. It can be very beneficial when we are celebrating a joyous achievement. It can be good when we are focused on the birth of our child. But living in the moment should not be an everyday occurrence. If we allow that to be, we will never become the person we want to be nor who God wants us to be.
The good news of Jesus Christ is the most honorable thing we can live for. Having His story ingrained in us, both heart and mind, can be and is rewarding. Standing strong in the Spirit of Christ brings us peace. Working side by side with other Christians to spread His message is wonderful.
We may think it is too hard for us to do. We may experience fear of reprisal. But Jesus has given us a Spirit of strength and courage. As we tap into the Holy Spirit and the words of Jesus, we can spread His message. We can stand strong, without fear of reprisal. We can be courageous in the face of opposition. It simply requires us to lean on Jesus’ promises.
I pray we all trust in Jesus’ promises. I pray we stand strong in the Spirit. I pray each one of us are willing to work side by side with other Christians to spread the message of Jesus Christ. Live for Christ. Live a life worthy of Christ. Be strong in the Spirit. Work with other Christians. Spread the message of Jesus.
Philippians 1:27-28a Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, and are in no way intimidated by your opponents.
Marty Pressey 