What Do You Really Desire?
Living the Christian life has been described in many ways. But most people rarely remember that part of the motivation for living the Christian life is to "Please the Lord" and that it takes time and wise thinking to realize just how we can do that in this life.
Consider the following selections from sacred scripture:
Therefore do not be partakers with them; for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord. Ephesians 5:7-10
Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:15-17
Notice the emphasis the Apostle Paul places on how we are to live. We are called to live in the light and be wise. When we do this we actually please the Lord by doing His will. The Apostle penned those words in his day and they became scripture. Today, we have the completed canon of scripture and it is all we need for faith and practice & life and godliness.
If your desire is to be wise by walking in the light, which will please the Lord as you do His will, then you will invest a significant portion of each day reading, thinking, studying and praying through the word of God. Remember King David as he reminds us:
How can a young man keep his way pure?
By keeping it according to Thy word. With all my heart I have sought Thee;
Do not let me wander from Thy commandments.
Thy word I have treasured in my heart,
That I may not sin against Thee.
Serving Him with you
Until He comes for us,
Until He comes for us,
Fred