As I was contemplating the cross on the monstrance displayed at the prayer room of our church, it came to me that my life's journey maybe at it's juncture. Confused whether to go left or right or simply straight up to the tip of the cross where surely Jesus is, I go round and round in circles battling with my dreams and desires against God's instructions.
The journey had been long and thorny from the foot of the cross to the junction and from there to the tip, it seems shorter but why do I dilly dally? Why is it difficult to cross over that juncture to the opposite side? There is a saying in our national language that is loosely translated as, "If you like something there are so many ways to do it, but if you don't, there are so many reasons not to do it."
Isn't it true? I am guilty of it.
Message for June 10, 2011.
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The fruitfulness of life depends on how you prepare for it. As the saying goes, you reap what you have sown. Therefore, if you haven't sown anything, why will you expect that you have something to reap later on?
Prepare for life as if you are going to a battle. Equip yourself with the necessary tools and teachings so that you will fare well when you are in the battlefield. A soldier will not last long in warfare if he doesn't have something to defend himself, no skills to draw on to be used for survival.
Life is like a battlefield, it is necessary that you are equipped with moral values and teachings that are so impregnable that the enemy will find it frustrating to win against you. If you haven't sown to equip yourself with Bible verses, daily prayer, fasting and meditation it will be so easy for the evil one to topple you over by means of trials and tribulations in life.
The daily battle of every Christian is the persistent call of the evil one to lead you astray. Steep yourself in My teachings and follow My way closely and the evil one will continually hound you. Therefore, it is necessary for those who are for called special roles in My kingdom to be really vigilant against his wiles. The sweet and pure scent of the righteous is irresistible and sought after by the prince of darkness, so it is understandable that he would relentlessly pursue those whom I've chosen to do special roles.
Sow good thoughts, good actions and good works to everyone and you will reap abundant harvest from My kingdom. A harvest of love, blessing, prosperity and goodwill will fill you throughout your life.
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