"For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does He withhold from those whose walk is blameless."
Psalm 84:11
In our women's bible study this verse was one we were to look up and write our thoughts on. I guess I was a little surprised by it. I realized how little I actually believe what it says. Don't get me wrong, I know in my head that this is true and that God only desires good for us but that is so incredibly and completely different from knowing it to a level that changes your life.
We've all heard the phrase "Actions speak louder than words" and many Christians have heard the verse "By this all will know you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:35) but it doesn't really sink in, at least not for me. The truth of this phrase and verse convicts me to really live out what I believe. To love everyone as Christ does and to give of myself more than I expect others to give to me. Our pastor challenged us at Easter service saying "Do you live like you truly believe that all your actions will be rewarded at redemption?"
When I think about how much more I could be working for God's kingdom instead of myself I realize how little I cling to our Heavenly rewards and our hope of redemption. Instead of seeking to glorify God I spend all my time trying to promote myself. I wonder what good things I am missing out on and how much better I could know our God. If I honestly believe that God desires only good for me then I NEED to be living as if He was everything that mattered to me. And we all should, because at the last moment on this earth we will clearly see how true it was that EVERYTHING rested in God alone.
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