Did you know?

Whether you realize it or not, people have died for you to be where you are right now. For you and for me to not realize and respect that is wrong. Life is about choices and sacrifice whether you come to that conclusion or not. For us as humans to have a chance to live after we die there was a sacrifice made on our behalf. We were justified, sanctified, and will be glorified if we recognize and respect the sacrifice that has been made in the past on our behalf.

First, we were justified by the death of Christ on the cross. Justification should convey the idea that Christ spoke on the behalf of you and I. What should be bestowed upon us? A sense of comfort knowing that someone in the past cared for you before you were ever thought of by your parents and He had concern for your soul. That is a deep love.

Second, we are sanctified for the reason of being acceptable to God. When you think about nothing being able to stand in the sight of God without being sanctified then He the sanctifier makes us presentable for God the Father. I think that this is very important for one to know how good life really is but what a tragedy if you do not recognize Christ’s sacrifice.

Third, we are glorified by God. When we acknowledge God’s law and abide in His commandments He will glorify us for keeping that humble heart. That is such a wonderful concept that often people forget. That is the highest honor ever to be glorified by God. That exceeds any job promotion, CEO position, Grammy Award, or any riches on earth.

God loves us more than we love ourselves and God will be glad to glorify you if you just obey His commandments. So if you are asking the question so what? How do I get in the right relationship with God for Him to glorify me? Here you go.

1) Know the sacrifice that was made on your behalf and know He rose from the dead.
2) Follow His commandments the way He wants them done.
3) Humble yourself in all things
4) Read a chapter a day and understand what you are reading. Start in Romans ch.1
5) Pray all the time for His guidance, because everything means nothing if it’s not for Him.

I hope you are encourage by this “Fear God and keep His commandments”. (Ecclesiastes 12:13).