A common temptation for Christians is to think that we’ll give more worship and obedience to God if we receive more blessings from God.
“If I get a big raise, then I’ll tithe…”
“If my spouse starts attending church with me, then I’ll accept a volunteer ministry role…”
“When my daily schedule slows down after my retirement (or after the kids go off to college), then I’ll do a daily devotional time of Bible reading and prayer…”
Here is the fact: We don’t need more money or more spiritual compliance by a spouse or more free time before we’re able to live the godly life God wants.
It’s time to lose the “If” mentality of faith.
Here’s why:
“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.” (2 Peter 1:3)
Faith is not based on having enough stuff and time to spare some for God, but instead on how well we use what we already have to serve His Kingdom by sharing His love and the Good News of His Son with the people in our lives.
Let’s start serving more passionately in the knowledge that we have all we need to pursue success in God’s sight.
As always, I love you
Martin
