#GET RADICAL FOR GOD!....

 

 

WORD DIARY: THURSDAY OCTOBER 1, 2020

 

Key Scriptures:

 

2 Cor 5:13 If we are out of our mind, it is for the sake of God; if we are in our right mind, it

is for you.

 

2 Cor 5:14-15 For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all,

and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for

themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.

 

You will notice that during electioneering campaigns and political rallies, supporters of a political party or the candidate, go all out to demonstrate their support for the party and candidate. They do all they can to convince others to support and vote their party and candidate.

In football and other competitive sports, fans paint their faces with the name and colors of their club; they are very loud about their support for their club, and believe that it is the best and can beat any other club. This scenario also plays out in big television celebrity shows or such similar events; were the audience roots out for particular individuals.

Now, God is our creator and he created us to showcase his glory. The question is; how often do we advertise and showcase the glory of God? In what ways do we make him known to others, and thereby demonstrate our devotion and love for him? Are we intentional about it as the political, sports and celebrity supporters are? At what times and places? Is it only on Sunday, in church; or when we lift up chairs during praise and worship chanting “Radical for Jesus”?

I heard the story of a boss who exclaimed that he would never have thought that a particular employee was a Christian, until someone else mentioned the fact. Yet the Bible commands in:

Mat. 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

How can we bring glory to God? How can we as it were get radical for God? It’s not only in the big things. Christ died for us, and we should be able to die to self and live for Christ and others.

That act of kindness to a colleague in the office, marketplace or even a total stranger, counts.

That phone call to enquire about someone’s welfare – They all count and point to the love of God who commands us to love one another.

Be thankful and count your blessings. Look beyond your needs and see the needs of others.

As you meet the needs of others and showcase the glory of God; God who sees in secret will reward you openly with answers to your own needs.

To conclude, in your daily activities, look for ways to get radical for God and make him known!

God bless you and have a great day.

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