Today’s Thought “What I Want to be When I Grow Up…” G. Ward

“I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.” Galatians 2:20

In Christ, according to the passage above, does anyone feel it appropriate to offer a poor defense that maintains, “Although a Christian, I’m yet a man, not perfect.” I believe that’s comparable to another demanding some regard from a system or someone with, “I’m a grown man!” Well, let me see now; you’re 6’4 and 220 lbs. Quack like a duck, must be a duck. A proclamation is diminished when the activity in its portrayal is divergent.

As a parent demanded from their own progeny that they represent those values of home when in the presence of others, so becomes our responsibility when we surrender to our Heavenly Father (cf. Ro.12:1-2, Eph.5:1-2). Defense mechanisms like “I’m a work in progress,” aren’t tolerable. Moreover, saying you’re not perfect is entirely pragmatic for the hearer, so stop! Working towards greater character in Christ is the very pursuit guaranteeing peace and joy (real prosperity). That perspective lends itself to being rich in grace to which I’m thankful.

Happy Wednesday!