Consider what I say,
and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.
Two years ago I
had the swine flu. I was stuck in bed for the better part of two weeks. I could
barely move. Getting out of bed and going to the bathroom was a major deal. I
was miserable. I could not breathe well. I could not eat or sleep. God had me
right where He wanted me. See I had allowed anger and pride to enter my life.
It was blocking my relationship with God. Those two weeks I had nothing but
time to lay and bed and think. What does God want me to do? Am I being a
faithful Christian? Do I care what God thinks?
There is an old song that says “I live my life like there’s
no tomorrow.” It is a fun song but unfortunately, it describes what so many of
us fall into everyday. We do not think about the long term consequences of our
actions. Many of teenagers who engage in sex and drugs do not think about the
long term consequences. People who drink and drive do not think about the
consequences. When people speed while driving, they do not think of the
possible consequences. The list goes on and on. What we do in this world has long-term
ramifications.
The Apostle Paul is telling Timothy to think about what he
is saying. Think about the long term consequences of being a faithful
Christian. To say some words someone else tells you to say and going to church
once or twice a week is easy. Being a faithful, Christian takes dedication. A
faithful Christian is a twenty-four hour a day three hundred sixty five days a
year job. Paul is telling Timothy to think about it. Reflect and put some
thought into it. Make sure this is what
you want to do. Reflection is an important part of life. If you do not reflect
on life there is no possible improvement.
Today reflect on your spiritual life. Are you doing what God
wants you to do? Are you living for Him? Have you brought everything to Him in
prayer? Are you holding back from God? When we consider what God wants us to
do, He will give us understanding.
