After reading this it made me think, the more I am willing to read and listen the more I will understand. It’s not just about reading God’s word; it’s taking the steps to live out a life like Jesus. As we put into practice what we learn and we are obedient to it we will be given more to understand. It puts an entirely new spin on it for me; knowledge will never grow unless you are doing what you are learning. We need to open our hearts and truly be servants to a loving God who gave us so much.
I love the end of Matthew 10:8 which says, “Give as freely as you have received.”
We received a great gift. We need to accept it with great joy and focus on living for God just as Jesus did. Don’t get caught in a stagnant faith saying I’ve been a Christian so long I know everything I need to know. Be ready for action always joyfully serving and living to do whatever God wants. Nothing is more important than following Jesus; not work, sports, toys, or vacation. We need to make sure our life is set up as God first and everything else after. Excuses are easy to make when we are busy, but we can stay strong when we truly lean on Jesus. Give first to the Kingdom, serve first for the Lord, work everyday to glorify God and walk the talk as if Jesus were coming today. Amen