The Great Unknowns
The Christian race is full of unknowns. Paul writes about being focused on the mark or finish line of the race we’re in, but what we don’t see are the mountain tops and valleys from the starting point to the actual finish line we must travel. We’re told again by Paul that God has already finished works for us to accomplish for Him, but we don’t know what these works are. Even though we have all these unknowns, the one thing that is made clear is that we’re never alone. In last half of Matthew 28:20, Jesus tells us, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Since Jesus is with us, there is no sense to be afraid of all the unknowns in our lives as we serve Christ.
When one of the tasks that Christ has for use to do is revealed, we know that He has already accomplished it in His power. Jesus is the One who does; we are the ones who follow. Since Jesus has already completed the task, there is no need to be fearful. In 2 Timothy 1:7, we are told, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Because of the payment Christ gave on the cross for us, we have power in Him.
When you look forward as you travel on the Christian road, remember Jesus is walking beside you. Sometimes you can’t see or feel Him with you, but He’s there. When you feel that you can’t go on, He’s carrying you on His big strong shoulders. When fear leaves you too scared to move, Christ will carry you pass it. Christ is our lamp unto our feet. These lamps were strapped to a person’s sandals in the Bible times to help people see at night. When a person had to travel at night, these lamps allowed them to see about 3 feet in front of them. In the known of the Christian race, Jesus shows us just enough. He gives us what we can bear. Slowly, Jesus reveals His plan for our lives as we are molded into the vessels He can use. He has a plan for all His children. He reveals each differently to each of us. You’ve trusted Christ to save you, so you must trust your future to Him as well.
There are unknowns to us humans, but there is nothing unknown by God. He has known us since even before the world was created (Ephesians 1:4). He knows what we must go through to become the people He has for us to be. Rest assured, our Great Knowns are known to God.
Thanks for reading. Until next time, grow where God has placed you.
The Christian race is full of unknowns. Paul writes about being focused on the mark or finish line of the race we’re in, but what we don’t see are the mountain tops and valleys from the starting point to the actual finish line we must travel. We’re told again by Paul that God has already finished works for us to accomplish for Him, but we don’t know what these works are. Even though we have all these unknowns, the one thing that is made clear is that we’re never alone. In last half of Matthew 28:20, Jesus tells us, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Since Jesus is with us, there is no sense to be afraid of all the unknowns in our lives as we serve Christ.
When one of the tasks that Christ has for use to do is revealed, we know that He has already accomplished it in His power. Jesus is the One who does; we are the ones who follow. Since Jesus has already completed the task, there is no need to be fearful. In 2 Timothy 1:7, we are told, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Because of the payment Christ gave on the cross for us, we have power in Him.
When you look forward as you travel on the Christian road, remember Jesus is walking beside you. Sometimes you can’t see or feel Him with you, but He’s there. When you feel that you can’t go on, He’s carrying you on His big strong shoulders. When fear leaves you too scared to move, Christ will carry you pass it. Christ is our lamp unto our feet. These lamps were strapped to a person’s sandals in the Bible times to help people see at night. When a person had to travel at night, these lamps allowed them to see about 3 feet in front of them. In the known of the Christian race, Jesus shows us just enough. He gives us what we can bear. Slowly, Jesus reveals His plan for our lives as we are molded into the vessels He can use. He has a plan for all His children. He reveals each differently to each of us. You’ve trusted Christ to save you, so you must trust your future to Him as well.
There are unknowns to us humans, but there is nothing unknown by God. He has known us since even before the world was created (Ephesians 1:4). He knows what we must go through to become the people He has for us to be. Rest assured, our Great Knowns are known to God.
Thanks for reading. Until next time, grow where God has placed you.
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