No this is not "Its a Wonderful Life" but have you ever sat down alone and quite with God and asked why am I here? What is it that you want me to be doing? Am I doing what I should be doing? Questions that I have asked but usually never wanted the real answer. It is easy to lie to ourselves and most people putting up a huge front so no one really sees the real you, but not for God because He sees it all, and if you are quite, still and listen --- truly listen you will hear the Holy Spirits conviction about what to do and what to change. This is the last day of Spring Break 2012 and these are some of the questions I am working through with my two oldest, some with H&H but not as deep.
Katie, "Dad I really miss Mom why did God need her more than He thinks I need her?" Me, "God doesn't need her more than you, you do need her more, but your Mother is not here because Satan deceived both Adam and Eve and every since we have lived in a fallen world one that Satan comes only to steal and kill and destroy (John 10:10a) (this is why I have the service for Regina DVD'd so I can recall the things the Pastor said) So you see God knew when your Mom was coming home to be with Him but I don't believe He caused it and don't forget that even though it was bad for us at the time Romans tells us that, in all things God works for the good of those who love Him...(Romans 8:28). The one thing I have discovered in this life is that I am not afraid to say I don't have a clue but if I go to God's word I can usually find the answer. I miss your mother too, especially in times like this when I feel inadequate to answer the questions given to me, your mother would encourage you by just sitting there." Now we know I'd be just picking out the Pollyanna side if I didn't tell you that she wouldn't just sit there she gave her opinion and usually it just encouraged the answer given, but she was not without an opinion. So confirmation it does matter that I am here.
Why am I here first and foremost because I am a Christ-Follower it is to love Him and spread the "Good News" about Him. Then I am to "train up my child in His ways, so that one day you will not depart far from it." Now I pray you (children) never stray and if you do, that Holy Spirit voice tells you to get back on track. I am doing an okay job at this ,but because it is a new "Season of Life" for me one that is important with much at stake I have decided to focus more energy on making sure that My children are on the right course and that as they mature to adulthood that people will say that is a Godly Man or Woman and That Christ shine through them more than my bad habits. So to answer the second question, "Would it matter if I weren't?" the answer is yes it always matters to God that you are her, but even if you are not God can still bring good out of it.
Finally, don't for get the "b" to John 10:10,I (Jesus) have come that the may have life, and have it to the full. Jesus died to end death, to end the grip that sin has over us and to show us the hope we have in Him. It matters that you are here and it matters more that you are serving Jesus. If you are still wondering why your here and you have never given your life to Christ then that is the very reason you are here now. God's providence has brought you here to in order that you can see that Jesus is who He claimed to be "Savior" because we need to be saved from our sin, yes "we all fall short of the Glory of God," Romans 3:23 and Because we are sinful payday is coming but Christ paid the price for our sins (Romans 6:23) and (Romans 5:8). And if we will confess Him as Lord we will also be saved. (Romans 10:9) It really is as easy as admit, believe and confess but it must be from the heart. Call someone to explain this better.
God Bless
Kevin
