A Life of Day-in and Day-out Consistency

"We feel the presence of God around us when we pray, yet we are only momentarily changed. We tend to keep going back to our everyday ways and the glory vanishes. A life of faith is not a life of one glorious mountaintop experience after another, like soaring on eagles’ wings, but is a life of day—in and day—out consistency; a life of walking without fainting (see Isaiah 40:31). It is not even a question of the holiness of sanctification, but of something which comes much farther down the road. It is a faith that has been tried and proved and has withstood the test." - Oswald Chambers

Maybe this is why Christianity, true Christianity, is so hard. Following Jesus isn't just a ticket to heaven or a "get out of Hell free" card. Following Jesus is a life long commitment to do things his way. Everything.  The big things (no murder, no adultery) and the "little" things (love your neighbor, serve rather than be served).

But, let's face it. These things are not sexy. Even writing a blog about them seems, well, boring. This is just ordinary stuff. The "just do it" kind of things. Yet, in the end, that what makes all the difference. As you read the parable at the beginning of Matt 25, what is the perception of both groups of people? Neither group realized they were either helping or neglecting Christ. So it is with us. Everyday, every decision, every action either glorifies or denigrates our Savior. Sobering thought, isn't it?

Thankfully there is hope.  First, we have a savior who gave up his life for us while we were yet sinners. Seccond, we have a merciful and faithful high priest that is ready to forgive those who come to him. Third, we have a victorious king who is seated at the right hand of the Father and is interceding for us. Fourth, we have the Holy Spirit, who is the deposit guaranteeing our inheritance, but is also the source of our power and strength, so that we can, in fact glorify God in everything we do.

To God Alone be the Glory