What if I lived out the life I talked about? What would
happen if I got real about my faith and quit fooling others and myself? What if
I could control the fleshly desires in my heart and walk out my faith? What if
I was a conduit that God could use for His good? What would it look like if I
used the power that God has given me through the Holy Spirit?
Could I change the world?
Could I have the kind of influence like Peter or Paul—or
even Jesus—had?
Could I see my life transformed?
Could I see other lives being transformed?
Sometimes I get so tired of the pseudo-Christianity…I hate
hearing “God bless you” & “I’ll pray for you” when people don’t really mean
it. I want my words that come out to mean something. I want people to know that
what I say is TRUTH. What would happen if we quit playing games in church? What
would happen if we quit playing games with Jesus? I’m guilty of it. It’s hard
to admit, but I’ve done it. I’d say if we all got real honest, we could all
admit to doing it at some point.
What would happen if God’s Word really transformed our lives? I’m tired of reading the Bible and
learning what God wants me not to do, only to go out and do the very thing I
read about. I’m tired of stale Christianity. I’m tired of having a walk with
God that is not marked by POWER. A true relationship with JESUS is marked by
POWER. So is my walk fake? If I’m not seeing the power of God in my life, what
does that say about my walk?
I can’t help but think about all of the men (& women)
that Satan has lied to. For example, think about all of the people who have
been unfaithful to their spouses. Those people include former presidential
candidate Jonathan Edwards, Tiger Woods, Bobby Petrino, Kobe Bryant, Bishop
Eddie Long, and so so so many others. Why do people fall for Satan’s tactics?
Satan has been using the SAME tactics since Adam & Eve. Satan uses ONE plan
for you to sin. That one plan is for you to put other things before God and/or
worship something else as God.
The reason why there are sexual sins in the world is because
sex has been elevated so much and is now worshiped as a god. Instead of worshiping
God, we’re worshiping something that God created for the good of his people.
We’re taking that God given desire and using it for the wrong reasons. Sexual
sin is just one example of so many that I could name.
So with all of that being said…what if God’s people would
realize the potential that we hold. Why can’t I ever seem to get ahead of the
game and not always fall behind? Why do I succumb to the pressures of the world
so easily? Why do I not trust more in God’s power for my life? Why can’t I follow
Romans 8:37 and be a CONQUEROR??? God has designed you and me to be CONQUERORS.
The Bible says we are made in God’s image. I’m not sure what you know about
Jesus, but everything I read says he was not a weak man. He was the epitome of
a CONQUEROR. So why then can’t I be a CONQUEROR? Why, then, can’t I seem to
show God’s power to other people? Why can’t my life be marked by God’s hand?
I know I have the POTENTIAL…. we all have the potential. So
what do I have to do? What was it that Peter and Paul had that allowed them to
turn the world upside down for God? What’s the secret?
I’m tired of this Christian faith where everyone seems to
have it together and they don’t need any help from God or anyone else. Does it
please God when we own up to our walks and are honest? Does God want us to
pretend that we are ok when we are really not? Does it make God happy when we
are so full of pride that we put on a smile in front of others?
Maybe I’m the only one that feels this way. Maybe you can
relate to my words here…maybe not. Let’s get real. Let’s be honest with God and
ourselves. Let’s let God humble us before Him and others.
I don’t want a life that impresses others. I want a life
from which God is pleased. I want others to look at my life and have no doubt
that Christ is directing every step. I don’t want to stray one foot to the left
or right of God’s will. I’ve already strayed too far.
What if…
…I lived out the words that I read
in the Bible?
…I got real?
…I believed that God had my best
interest in mind?
…I lived like a CONQUEROR?
…I resisted Satan’s tactics and
followed God?
…I quit pretending in front of God
or other people?
…I am able to speak boldly in the
name of Jesus?
What would it be like to get out of your own way and let God
control your steps? Would you look back on your life thinking that you could
have done better than God by controlling your own life? Do you think you can
live a better life than God can provide if you follow His will? What would it
be like to live a life of POWER? What would it be like for others to feel God’s
presence on you without even speaking to you? What would it be like to
experience modern miracles on a regular basis? What would it be like if you
told Satan to go back to Hell every time you were tempted?
Lots of questions that I don’t have the answers to. I just
can’t help but think “What if…”
Peace,
Adam
