There was a time when I had no time for God. Most of us, if
we were truly honest, can say the same thing. As we get along with life, we are
put on a tread mill that has no stop button. We go through school then go to
work, and along the way we take on the world. Our lives can and will move so
fast that we miss living. Heaven forbid that someone mention Jesus or God to us
while we’re building our fortune. Some will call themselves, self-made because
of what they have amassed claiming any god out there had nothing to do with
their success. Some will be secretly interested in God, yet remain skeptical,
and that’s alright. We are told by God, in 1 Thessalonians 5:21 to test, or
question everything, and keep what is good. The way I see it, if you are
skeptical, at least you’re asking.
Many will watch how we Christians treat each other, and
conduct ourselves. We are probably scrutinized more than others, and that is
alright. Our friends and family who perhaps don’t follow Christ, or even
believe in God will still have that tiny bit of curiosity. They will watch our
life, then one day ask why we can be so calm in a crisis, or why we handle bad
news without falling off the rails. That is the time when we simply tell the
truth. Tell them the peace of Christ is in us, from knowing the peace of God.
Let them see with their heart that Jesus is alive and well in you. Assure them
that He is available to them, by simply asking.
We cannot and should not force anyone to believe in God, as
not even God will force Himself on people. He will however, constantly make His
presence known. I recognized and welcomed that into my life a number of years
ago and haven’t looked back. I have also learned that everyone has their own
moment when they finally get it. That is the wonderful reward of God’s gift of
freedom of choice. So now when a friend or loved one finally drops their wall
to let Him in, conversations will lead to so much more to explore together. We
will see God’s existence like never before. We will view our world with the
wonder of a child, and marvel at the perfection in everything, knowing that our
existence and being were not some random act of spontaneous combustion. We will
realize that we were wonderfully designed and made by the very One who loves us
the most, our Father.
Mike Shindruk
www.mastershandministry.blogspot.com
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