The First Actual Lesson

In this world, there are and were many gods. I’m sure thousands, if not tens of thousands could be named. We could list several named after planets, and there are many in the Bible too. Then there are lots of others we all know; but some that people don’t list are money, possessions, fame, and self. We might not necessarily bow down and pray to these things, but when they occupy the place in our heart that is supposed to belong to God. When it becomes the thing that drives us and occupies our time, it becomes our god.

 

  Yes, we've all heard it in sermons, and I know it can get tiring, but it is good to be reminded to examine our hearts, to remember who is supposed to hold that throne. I’m not saying I’m perfect in this area- I most certainly am not, but I decided that if I have problems with this, others must too.

  We've all heard the phrases “Look out for #1!”. If you are that “#1” then there’s a problem. Christ is to be in that place. If you have taken this, you have usurped God’s throne and are attempting at something hopeless.  He alone knows how to run your life. He knows the twists and turns that lie ahead, and he knows how to navigate them. He is also the Prince of Peace, and if he is not in control you will never have true joy or peace. He alone can give that.

 

  If you are saved, then you are His. He bought you with His own precious blood, and He wants to help you through your life, but, just as you can’t drive a car when someone else is at the wheel, He can control the paths you take in your life unless you turn over the controls.

  We can receive His instruction from His Book, the Bible. I admit, I don’t spend nearly enough time in His Word, but once, a Pastor said he had found an acrostic for the word ‘Bible’.

Basic
Instructions
Before
Leaving
Earth

How true this is!

We really can’t run our lives on our own. We really need God’s help. You will still struggle- this is a step of faith- but I promise that if you hand over the keys to God, you may not be completely trouble-free, but you will find joy and peace.