LIVING FOR JESUS
“For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:”–Phil. 3:20
When asked what he would do if he knew the Lord was coming today, the old farmer said, “Plow”. What would you say? That farmer felt that was the work to which he was assigned by the Lord, and felt no need to do something else. But what would God have you to do? If you are confused about it just read the Bible. You don’t need to hear an audible voice from heaven telling you what God expects. The Word of God makes the will of God perfectly clear. We have no reason to be confused about the manner in which we ought to live. “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.”– Phil. 2:13
If I have to change the way I’m living because I think I’m dying then I’m living wrong. I’ve been dying as long as I’ve been living, so everyday should be spent living like I’m dying. As to how I ought to live no one ever said it better than Paul—“For to me to live is Christ..”(Phil. 1:21). That describes a life well lived! That’s God’s intended purpose for every believer and the only wise way to spend one’s life. We live for Christ by living like Christ through Christ who strengthens us ( Phil. 4:13). And doing so results in all our needs being supplied “according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus“( Phil. 4:19). Nothing better could be said of a person than “to live is Christ“. He is the goal, the pattern, the means, and reward.–HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
