Unbreakable

When I was younger I really enjoyed comic books. There was something that was adventurous about reading a comic. Perhaps it was the fairytale, make believe quality that drew me into the story. One thing that I loved was the indestructible, or unbreakable ability of the super hero. There was absolutely nothing that could destroy the super hero. As a Christian, I wonder if many of us have that same attitude when it comes to our Christianity. It becomes more of a temptation when you have been a believer for a number of years. When Paul was writing to the Corinthians he said, "Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall." 1 Cor 10:12 The writer of Proverbs says, "Can a man take fire to his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?" Prov 6:27 As a Christian we must always remember that we are not a super hero. We are not indestructible, or unbreakable. As soon as we think we are, we stumble. We have to stay connected to Christ, continue you in his word, and be accountable to our fellow Christians. If we do this, we will definitely overcome our greatest villain Satan.

Staying Ready

A friend of mine made the comment the other day, "I don't get ready, I stay ready." I began to think about what he said and it hit me like a ton of bricks. Are most Christians ready to share their faith at all times? Are most Christians prepared to meet the Lord and anytime? I think a lot of Christians spend much of their life un-prepared and un-ready. When Paul was writing to Timothy a young Pastor he said, "Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season" 2 Timothy 4:2 This idea of being ready speaks of someone coming upon you suddenly and being prepared for their arrival. It also speaks of standing. A person decides the outcome of the day in the morning. We have to be in a ready stance because we never know what the day will hold. The enemy Satan roams around like a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour. He is always looking for a time when our guard is down. This is why we have to be ready. God help us to be Christians who stay ready not get ready.