"I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints." Jude 3
As children of God, we are heirs to a legacy. It is a legacy of truth, of true reality and of love. True reality is mentioned because the temporary lives we lead are the slightest prologue to eternity. This eternity of truth, reality and love are a gift, but it is one that must be chosen. It is not received simply by being born. Though available to all, it takes a conscious decision to obey the gospel and become children of God.
Beloved, for this matter we must exert intense effort to attain and maintain the faith. As the context of the passage shows, their are many who not only do not believe, but actively oppose righteousness and its author the Almighty. They are described in very specific fashion and their characteristics can be seen all around us. Make no mistake, the intense effort is necessary because the opposition is strong.
God has given us not only the reason to strive for righteousness, but the tools to do it. Remember the brevity of life for the child of God. Time is limited to make the right decision and to live the right life.
Loving Like Jesus,
Lee
No comments:
Post a Comment