I thought I knew it all. I had my doctrine down. I knew that my conservative evangelical view of scripture was the correct view. But God has really blown me out of the water lately. I was living in a world of Black and White. I still believe in black and white. I still believe in Right and Wrong. I still believe in the Inspiration of Scripture, The Divinity and virgin Birth of our God and Savior Jesus Christ, That God created the whole universe out of nothing. In fact that I would go as far as to say that doctrinally speaking, I am still very orthodox.
But I am starting to see beyond the Black & White. I am starting to catch a glimpse of a world that is filled with Beauty and Wondor, and Glorious Color. I am starting to see my faith as much more than a mere intellectual assent to a list of beliefs. God has put a burning desire within me to truly seek to not just believe in Christ, But to Follow Him. I see a world that God created, and this world is good. It is full of that Beauty and Wondor, and Color. But I also see that the world is not how He meant it to be. The whole of creation has been tainted, infected by generations of Sin. I see as world that is desperately in need of God’s intervention. I am starting to realize- Thats were We come in.
When I say We, I mean the Church. When I say the Church, I don’t mean just a local group of Christians who attend church in a building. I am talking about the millions of believers that make up The Global Body of Christ. I believe that it is Our job to bring the Kingdom of God to people in this life. I am starting to catch a glimpse of Gospel that is more than a ticket to heaven, but a Gospel that brings Hope, Freedom, Redemption and The Shalom of God in this life.
I have to admit, I am still a little scared. I am not exactly sure were this journey will take me. I was confortable in my black and white world where I had it all figured out. I was comfortable, but at the same time uncomfortable with the fact that I was so comfortable. I am ready to set out and I trust that God will guide and protect me.
Father, I am ready to follow You wherever you may lead. I ask for your guidance as I step out to Folllow You. I pray that you will help me to lay down my fears, and that you would help me to Put My Trust in You. Lead me in the path you have set out for me. Help me to Share your Love with all I come in contact with. AMEN
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