Do we really believe we are the generation that will finish
the work? How much longer are we planning to keep one foot in the world? Although
we never admit it, we seem to try to stick to the bare minimum. We’ll just
keep our conscience "happy”, so to speak, rendering half-hearted worship once a week, and
carry on with life as usual the rest of the time. We say it’s reality, we
have to get somewhere in life… We seldom stop to think about what’s really
important. When we have time to spare, what do we turn to? I know my natural
inclination is usually to everything but my Bible.
"Don't be a part-time Christian who demands a full-time God."
Rev 3:16 talks about our state: “So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot,
I will spue thee out of my mouth.” It is this that makes God sick. He can’t
stand it. And, in all honesty, we can’t
stand it either. This is not what we were created for. Living a life not fully
consecrated to God is a most meaningless existence. When we try, as we often do,
to find our own way, it ends up so empty.
In the words of Ravi Zacharias, “The loneliest moment in life is when you have
just experienced that which you thought
would deliver the ultimate, and it has just let you down.” This has been so
true in my life. Every time I get to where I thought I’d have arrived, it’s a
disappointment, and the next hurdle is there, ready to dampen my joy. So life goes on, a quest for this illusive
happiness, another 'If only…'.
“All is
vanity.” (Eccl 1:2)
In each and every person there is longing, a void, which
nothing in this world can ever satisfy. Only Christ can satisfy the deepest
longings of the human heart. So why are
we holding back? How can we expect His
blessing if we’re not willing to do His bidding? And ultimately, where else
will we find true happiness? “Almost
Christians, yet not fully Christians, they seem near the kingdom of heaven, but
they cannot enter there. Almost but not wholly saved, means to be not almost
but wholly lost.” (COL 118) The Christian life is all or nothing. Christ gave
ALL. He laid down His very life for you and me. The least we can do is give Him
our lives. Be willing to go wherever he sends, to do whatever He requires. Will
we give ALL?
Undivided
You gave Your all, I
just gave half
You were committed,
but I said perhaps
It broke Your heart,
You died for me
But I was stubborn, I
would not see
I thought it was fine
with one foot in world
I could sit on the
fence, and one hand You could hold
I realize now: I have
to choose
I must leave the
world, or salvation loose
A full commitment is
what it takes
Nothing half-hearted
for all that You gave
And now is the time,
the day to decide
I’m coming Lord, I
choose Your life
© Kerry le Roux 2011
© Kerry le Roux 2011
