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I don't know about you, but I've been a "Christian" for a long time, and all my life, I've been going through many struggles. And I always used to ask God, why me? I believe in You, so why do I have to go through all of this? I give my tithes, I pray on time, I read the Bible, I do good. So why is it that people that have no faith in you, are happier than me? This was a question that I used to ask God one time, too many. I'm a Christian, or so I thought.
You see, I'm not the only one that feels condemned, weary, lost, troubled etc. Everyone else does as well. But, they hide it better than me. We can fool each other, but we can't fool God. God knows the heart.
So, while I was asking God, I never really got an answer. And I was starting to question Him. His existence, I mean. But though I was skeptical, I still searched for an answer. I asked God for help. But He took long to answer. And then, finally. God opened up my eyes. Now I know why I went through, what I went through.
God allows these things. At first I was like, why? Why, God? Then I read this; Isaiah 59. And I had my answers. God had always been there. I just didn't take the initiative to search. God sees our troubles. He sees our pain. And He allows that to happen. But why? We can call ourselves a "Christian". But until we find out what that really means, salvation is not for us.
I always tried to portray a perfect outer look. I tried to hide all my pain, sufferings, and I tried to show the world that I was perfect. That I do good. But God said, no. If God came to save the perfect and righteous, then He might as well have had created robots. If God came to do that, then Heaven, is empty. But, only the righteous can enter the Kingdom of God. (Matthew 5:20)
So how can I enter Heaven? Then, God answered. Firstly, I allow you to go through all that pain and suffering because I want you to turn back to me. No one is perfect. Don't act like you are. I came for those that weren't perfect. I cam for the lost. That is your turning point. Turn back! God said that He'll allow those things to happen, so that we can turn back to Him. The righteous don't seek God. The lost do.
So, I searched for God. I asked Him for help. And I admitted that I was weak, imperfect, lost, unrighteous, a sinner, and that I needed help. And God smiled. That's what He wanted to hear. That's what He's ear have been yearning for that. Then, He showed me the way. And slowly, I got to see how I could enter the Kingdom of God. And to my amaze, it was so simple. God said that my works won't save me. And, my sin doesn't determine where I go. I was surprised. But then He unveiled to me the reason why. If works did save me, and sin determined where I was to go, then there was absolutely no use of God sending His one and only son to die for my sins. But there was more to that than met the eye. Because I believed in Christ's death and resurrection, yet, I still felt condemned. That's when God showed me the "truth".
What's the truth? Christ's Baptism, Death and Resurrection. Baptism? What does that have to do with anything? It doesn't even make sense. Oh, maybe it was my baptism, or something. I thought. But no. It was Christ's. Christ's baptism was more that just going into the water. That was where He took all the sins of humanity. I was shocked. But surprisingly, it made more sense.
His baptism was why John the Baptist was called. And at His baptism was where His ministry really began. It's in Scripture. I would go more on this, but for some, it may be hard to take in. If you'd like to know more, then message me. God bless. Have a good day
You see, I'm not the only one that feels condemned, weary, lost, troubled etc. Everyone else does as well. But, they hide it better than me. We can fool each other, but we can't fool God. God knows the heart.
So, while I was asking God, I never really got an answer. And I was starting to question Him. His existence, I mean. But though I was skeptical, I still searched for an answer. I asked God for help. But He took long to answer. And then, finally. God opened up my eyes. Now I know why I went through, what I went through.
God allows these things. At first I was like, why? Why, God? Then I read this; Isaiah 59. And I had my answers. God had always been there. I just didn't take the initiative to search. God sees our troubles. He sees our pain. And He allows that to happen. But why? We can call ourselves a "Christian". But until we find out what that really means, salvation is not for us.
I always tried to portray a perfect outer look. I tried to hide all my pain, sufferings, and I tried to show the world that I was perfect. That I do good. But God said, no. If God came to save the perfect and righteous, then He might as well have had created robots. If God came to do that, then Heaven, is empty. But, only the righteous can enter the Kingdom of God. (Matthew 5:20)
So how can I enter Heaven? Then, God answered. Firstly, I allow you to go through all that pain and suffering because I want you to turn back to me. No one is perfect. Don't act like you are. I came for those that weren't perfect. I cam for the lost. That is your turning point. Turn back! God said that He'll allow those things to happen, so that we can turn back to Him. The righteous don't seek God. The lost do.
So, I searched for God. I asked Him for help. And I admitted that I was weak, imperfect, lost, unrighteous, a sinner, and that I needed help. And God smiled. That's what He wanted to hear. That's what He's ear have been yearning for that. Then, He showed me the way. And slowly, I got to see how I could enter the Kingdom of God. And to my amaze, it was so simple. God said that my works won't save me. And, my sin doesn't determine where I go. I was surprised. But then He unveiled to me the reason why. If works did save me, and sin determined where I was to go, then there was absolutely no use of God sending His one and only son to die for my sins. But there was more to that than met the eye. Because I believed in Christ's death and resurrection, yet, I still felt condemned. That's when God showed me the "truth".
What's the truth? Christ's Baptism, Death and Resurrection. Baptism? What does that have to do with anything? It doesn't even make sense. Oh, maybe it was my baptism, or something. I thought. But no. It was Christ's. Christ's baptism was more that just going into the water. That was where He took all the sins of humanity. I was shocked. But surprisingly, it made more sense.
His baptism was why John the Baptist was called. And at His baptism was where His ministry really began. It's in Scripture. I would go more on this, but for some, it may be hard to take in. If you'd like to know more, then message me. God bless. Have a good day
