*A Convenient Christianity*
Whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. —Matthew 16:25
Today’s Scripture:
Matthew 16:24-28
So many television programs, so little time to watch them.
Apparently that’s what our culture thinks, because now technology allows us to see an hour-long program in just 6 minutes or less!
The Minisode Network has pruned episodes of popular series into shorter, more convenient packages for interested viewers.
“The shows you love—only shorter” is how it’s advertised.
All to make our life more convenient.
Some have tried to make the Christian life more convenient.
Some of us choose to practice Christianity on Sunday only.
We attend a religious service at whatever church makes us most comfortable.
We give a small offering and are nice to fellow churchgoers—nothing that requires much effort on our part.
That way we can have the rest of the week to ourselves, to live as we please.
That would be a convenient Christianity.
But we know that following Jesus is a lifestyle and not a Sunday-only convenience.
Being a “disciple” calls for giving up our lives for Him (Matt. 16:25).
It’s about living as Jesus calls us to live, daily giving up our plans and purposes for His.
A relationship with Him causes us to be concerned with our thoughts, decisions, attitudes, and actions—all to make our life joy-filled for us and pleasing to God.
*Reflect & Pray*
The Christian life is more than just
A prayer of faith made in the past;
It’s dedicating every day
To live for Christ and what will last. —Sper
Faith in Christ is not just a single step but a life of walking with Him.