5.24.8 "Live It!"

"Live It!"

2 Samuel 4:1-6:23
John 13:31-14:14
Psalm 119:17-35
Proverbs 15:31-32

God's people need to be in God's Word. We live in a day when the mentality of many is "just enough to get by". Sadly, there are believers who are content to live that kind of Christian life. We don't realize the urgency there is in seeking his ways.

"Open my eyes to see wonderful things in your Word. I am but a pilgrim here on earth: how I need a map - and your commands are my chart and guide. I long for your instructions more than I can tell." (Ps. 119:18-20) I love that last verse. I need God more than I can tell. Many are dying of thirst without even realizing it.

God's word is the MAP. It's our guide to growth in our Christian walk. We use the DREAM as an outline of how to apply spiritual principles to our lives. Each day God's word gives us instruction in each of these principles. Today I want to just pull an example of each element out of today's reading.

Dynamic Lifestyle of Worship
As we've discovered in I Samuel, the highest form of worship is obedience. David shows us the "D" in Psalm 119:33-34, "Just tell me what to do and I will do it, Lord. As long as I live I'll wholeheartedly obey." Remember David was considered "a man after God's own heart." We need to apply the principle of obedience to our life daily.

Relationships Devoted to Unity
"And so I am giving a new commandment to you now - love each other just as much as I love you. Your strong love for each other will prove to the world that you are my disciples." (John 13:34-35) Jesus places a GREAT priority on our love for one another. In fact, our "mission" depends on it. It is in itself the proof that we are followers of Christ.

Empowered Through Biblical Training
"Your laws are both my light and my counselors." (Ps 119:24-25) So often when we are in need of direction in life, we prefer to talk to everyone before seeking out what God's Word says. This is often how so many can develop a "circumstantial theology". That's when beliefs about God change according to the circumstances of life. We NEED to realize the priority of being empowered through the training of God's Word.

Active Ministry Involvement
God has given us each resources to use for his glory. It's not for our benefit, but to bring glory to his name, and to benefit others. "David now realized why the Lord had made him the king and blessed his kingdom so greatly - it was because God wanted to pour out his kindness on Israel, his chosen people." (2 Sam 5:12) We have a responsibility to be faithful stewards of what God has given us, and where he placed us. We may not understand, but we need to make this responsibility the highest priority.

Mission to Reach our World for Christ
"There are many homes up there where my Father lives, and I am going to prepare them for your coming. When everything is ready, then I will come and get you, so that you can always be with me where I am. If this weren't so, I would tell you plainly. And you know where I am going and how to get there... I am the Way - yes, and the Truth and the Life. No one can get to the Father except by means of me." (John 14:2-4,6) This is our purpose. We must show people the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

God's word shows us the way to live. We must dive into it everyday. We must seek him. We must know him. Our world is desperate for us to be who he has created us to be. Don't delay! Read his Word today! Live it!



Through the Power of the Spirit,
Live the DREAM!

P Greg


Dynamic Lifestyle of Worship
Relationships Devoted to Unity
Empowered Through Biblical Training
Active Ministry Involvement
Mission to Reach our World for Christ