The Tug of Sin

The Lord blessed our family with a vacation to the beach last week. As I was standing in the ocean feeling the pull of the tide I couldn't help but think that that's the way sin in our life works. There is a constant tug and pull to fall back in our sin and into the world. As we grow in Christ there is always something that will happen that will try to pull us out to sea. We have to fight it with the power that's within us that comes from God alone. We can't fight it on our own, we must depend on Him to see us through. Without an utter dependance on God in our daily life the tide of sin will pull us out to sea. When that happens, just as in the ocean, we die. All that awaits us is the darkness of death. If we fight and depend on God to see us through and put our trust in Him there is the light of life not the darkness of death. When you feel the pull of the world tugging at you lean on God to fight it. Don't be sucked back into the dark abyss.

What is happiness?

What is happiness to you? Is it getting new things or maybe it's about how much money you make? Maybe it's about how many friends you have to hang out with or maybe about your latest thrill. If your happiness is not based on God then are you truly happy or are you just looking for the next thing to control your life? Contentment can only be found in Jesus Christ. If you live for the ways of this world you will forever be searching and will forever be lost. Happiness and contentment can only be found in the Lord. He gives you strength to get through everyday and to get through every situation. Life will not be perfect, but you will have eternal life through Jesus. Our life on this earth is but a vapor and it's to be spent serving our Lord and Savior and helping to grow the Kingdom of God. Not living for ourselves and trying to "get ours". The question is, is your life "Christ centered" or "me" centered? So many people say "Yeah I'm saved" but are still so lost in the world and live their lives for themselves. If you're truly saved, there will be evidence of salvation. I encourage you to do something that is extremely hard and take an honest look at your life and make sure that your salvation is true. Jesus tells us we will know His disciples by the fruit that they bear. What kind of fruit is your life bearing?