Alive

If you are reading this you are one of the lucky and blessed ones. I’m not saying that this post is all that great. What I am saying is that if you are reading this, you are alive. You have made it to another day. There are many who have not. You and I are blessed, so what are we going to do about it?

Pass the Test.  We all face death. We have a limited amount of time to justify our existence. This life is a test. It’s an opportunity to choose to follow Jesus, not just in a one time decision, but in a continuing life. We follow by placing our trust in Him and being in obedience to His commands for our lives. We live to know Him and to make Him known to others, to make disciples. If we haven’t made that decision, we may be technically alive, but are, in fact, Walking Dead. The first obligation of those of us blessed to still be alive is to pass the test of life.

Enjoy the rest.  Did you know that “Eden” means “delight?” God created man and placed us  in an environment which is meant to be delightful and joyous. It’s amazing that so many of us believe that our choice is to live a happy life or to follow Jesus. Following the Lord is certainly not all fun and games, but it is true joy and satisfaction. God has placed us in a world full of reflections of His glory that can bring joy and blessing. As long as are alive, we should enjoy the benefits of life. It’s really an obligation, because it helps us stay connected and in relationship to the one who is behind it all.

Do our best.  God placed us in an environment that mirrors His glory but doesn’t rob us of the free will choice to follow His son or not. He gave us His best, including the Son who died for us. Should we return any less. Every new day presents opportunities to put to best use the gifts God has given us. Shouldn’t we return with our best effort? It isn’t what saves us or establishes a relationship with our creator, but flows from that relationship.

Pass the test. Enjoy the rest. Do our best. Thank you Jesus for another day. Help me make the best of it.