We Press On

The Christian way of life is difficult and this world certainly does not give us any respect or support to make our life easier. There are people who have quit trying and make no creditable attempt to serve God. However, today's blog is concerning the servant of God who continues to press on no matter what troubles slow their path. Why? They probably realize that there is something wrong with this life and deep down in their heart they seek a better life.

According to the Scriptures, there is another life waiting for overcomers. This life is invisible to us right now but someday we will see it better than the earth around us. We believe the new world has wonders and riches that cannot be fathomed at this time. Sometimes we cannot be motivated by thinking of the next world. The Spirit of God who lives in us is able to toughen our resolve so that we press on even when we don't feel like it.

For thousands of years men have been trying to reach the new world directly from this world. It is not possible. This physical world cannot exist in the new spirit world. Some people realize this impossibility and say "well, let's just live it up" and they try not to think about what will happen at death. Chrsitians try to tell people that the creator is well aware of our impasse and has made a way for us to escape. We are talking about the Savior who came to earth 2000 years ago to provide the one and only possibility for us to break away from this world that is racing toward eternal damnation. There are many reasons that people do not want to become a servant of Jesus. If only they could see how foolish it is to sacrifice eternity with God for ANY reason. A true believer will always press on in order to gain this Kingdom.

Anyone that yields themselves to a life for God, very quickly feels the opposing forces that want us to be part of this evil world. These forces come from many sources but Christians must resist them. Of course, we all will turn back to our old ways unless God gives us the spiritual strength to press on.

I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints. Eph 3:17,18

Many times people think that the power in the Scriptures is about great miracles. However, if a Christian does not believe they have God's power in their everyday walk, they can never live the life we need to please God. Paul prayed in this passage that God would grant the power needed simply to love other people. This is part of pressing on in Christianity.