August 6, 2008 An Answer

An Answer

Philippians 3:13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. 15 All of us who are mature should take such a view of things. And if on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. 16 Only let us live up to what we have already attained. 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is on earthly things. 20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21 who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body.

Wow, this hits me squarely this morning. Understanding that I don't have answers and won't until that glorious day. I can understand why so many praise and worship songs are about 'that glorious day'. There is a goal, where there will be a prize, a crown to lay at His feet.

As I live now, my ongoing work is to look for Jesus and love in everyone. It is a gift. I must never forget this glorious gift of great sacrifice. It will bring tears to you and me. What sacrifice beyond comprehension!

I have no answers, other than give this answer, there has never been an expression of love as this, ever, and never will be again.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.

One day we will know fully. Until then we press on, our minds being transformed in this life, our bodies being transformed in the next.

There is no fear, only love....

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Video & Song
'Wonderful Cross' Michael W. Smith
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9oIJUK8QLA&feature=related