Why?

Just finished a great VBS at Hope and it has inspired me to pen some thoughts. I was playing the character of Paul, so for the duration of VBS I was chained to a roman guard. This really got me thinking of the courage of the Apostle Paul that was chained to a new guard and every six hours. And while he was awaiting his sentencing from the Emperor he was sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, so if we really believe the way Paul did then why aren't we living that way? Why aren't we living in such a sacrificial way that the world will ask WHY? I think it is because we are not living the true meaning of the Gospel, we are living an American way of not experiencing the full power of God moving and working in our lives, families, jobs, and even our churches. We are caught in the here and now that we have forgotten what our lives as followers of Christ are all about. We are to be a living, breathing, example of the Christ. This is hard for believers to do, because of the high expectation that is placed upon us, not from God, but from others and even our selves. So today, I will live my life in such a way that maybe someone will come and ask me, Why?

Just thoughts from a sinner on his way home.

peace, byron