"My counsel for you is simple and straightforward: Just go ahead with what you've been given. You received Christ Jesus, the Master; now live him. You're deeply rooted in him. You're well constructed upon him. You know your way around the faith. Now do what you've been taught. School's out; quit studying the subject and start living it! And let your living spill over int thanksgiving." Colossians 2:6-7 (MSG)
"Ughhh! Not another 'God Post'!!!!" Is that what you say in your head as you read another one of the Jesus Freak's posts today, and the day after, & the next?? The thing is, those of us who post about God as consistently as described, are simply posting about our lives just as any others do. God IS our life. He is definitely not just a part of our imagination, and he is not just an aspect of how we spend our sunday mornings. It is more than that, which is why you may see some Christians on your timeline posting about "relationship vs religion." That is what it is all about: a relationship. Think about it like this; You know how many of us post about our significant other & loved ones, and share how they are our "world." Thats exactly how we feel about God, because its the truth.
*And by the way, if you are someone who claims to have a relationship with God and you put your love for any others over your love & devotion to him, there's a need for a heart check (and im not saying that you not posting about God shows a lack thereof..the fruit through what you post, whether God's name is actually is in it or not is the best show & tell).
So, when you read another one of these posts that either annoy you because it's just weird that the person talks about Jesus like they know him personally, or that you feel a tug on your heart because what is being said makes you feel like the message is coming at your neck, realize this: the problem is not that person posting. It is not always a matter of the person bashing your lifestyle or judging, but rather them sharing the most precious thing that any of us can ever experience on this earth: Salvation, the power of the Holy Spirit, & a personal relationship with Jesus...and all of this is a glimpse of what is in store for us once we leave here. We go hard for what we believe, not to boast, but to help. And to show YOU that there is so much better for you. But most importantly it is our duty, whether you choose to listen, block us, or just avoid us. It is more than us and this life...because remember, there is an expiration date to this life. We share because we know what is in store for this world. Luke 13: 22-30 speaks about the end of this world and what will take place, in addition to the book of Revelation (which provides more detail). Whether you pass away or you are here til' the destruction of this Earth, there is in fact, an end to this life. We share because when you encounter God's love and his saving grace & grow from there, you stand strong on the hope that you have a purpose on this earth & that you have a perfect destination after. We share because we love. Be encouraged <3
Love,
Cas
**You may be reading this and wondering, "What is Salvation?"Or you may be someone who does not think you have to do anything differently than what you have been doing, in order to make it to Heaven (which is the "perfect destination" that I am speaking of). The truth is, a change does need to take place in your life. Salvation is, the deliverance from the power and affects of sin, or difficulty of God's intervention (source: Life Application Bible Dictionary). Saved from what? Your sins. You are being saved from death, because after death there are one out of two destinations for you to spend eternity in (Heaven or Hell). Being saved is basically like your "key" to heaven. Being saved takes place when you declare in your heart that Jesus came to this Earth, died on the cross to save you from your sins, and ascended to Heaven and is now there with God advocating for us as we are on Earth. You can do that right now. If you realize that how you have been living is not the best, and you know that something in your heart is telling you that believing in Christ is the first step to making a change for the better, all you have to do is ask him to forgive you for those sins. And at that point, you are forgiven. Just like that. Forgiveness took place even before we were here on Earth. Jesus came to die in order for our sins (past, present, and future) to be forgiven. The reason why we have to repent and ask/accept the forgiveness is to show reverence for God. It is a humbling experience, that has to take place in order to start this journey because you are choosing to give your life over to Christ as your Lord and Savior. This takes place when you realize that you are NOTHING without him holding that place in your heart. If you wish to see for yourself read Romans 10: 9-10. It says: "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved."
Jesus saves, and that is because he loves us. Many of us who believe this share our stories and the word of God, because we are in hopes that doing so will open some eyes to the truth. And one truth that stands is that there is no greater love, joy, & peace that you will experience on this Earth in comparison to what you can experience with God at the center of your life. <3
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