For every one who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:11 You have been made the children of God, citizens of His kingdom, brothers and sisters, servants and disciples forever. You are Gods ministers to His human creatures around you. It is this that truly gives you significance and validitty--each one of you. You need not, s do the cultists and nonreligious therapy groups about you, continue to struggle for self-realization and identity, for some sense of meaning and purpose for your lives. You have all this--and much more. Truly, you are the sons and daughters of God. This must not, as it appears to be with so many nonreligious movements, result in self exaltation. God is God; Jesus is Gods Son, your Savior and Lord. As with Christ, so with you--your allegiance is to, your dependence is upon, the Father in heaven. You were created in His image, and even before your creation Christ was with God. It is your redemption from sin and your reconciliation to your Creator and Lord that established forever your identity and personhood. It is for this reason that you can afford to keep a low profile among your peers. You do not have to be king-of the-hill, to be more prestigious or recognized then your fellow beings. Your validity is not determined by your fellow persons; it is establish I God Himself. While some of Gods children do not receive worldly acclaim and honor, others serve as well or better, as Jesus did, by suffering and dying on some ignominious crross. Love deeply and walk humbly, whatever the cost, and in due time you will be exalted by your Father in heaven. Luke 14:7-11
Posted on: Sun, 30 Nov 2014 14:30:56 +0000
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