Jesus, be the center

What would it look like to have a Christ-centered life?

Would one diligently study the Bible every day?

Would one simply be obedient to His every command?

Would one give generously to causes, including the church?

Would one help and serve those in need?

Would one work hard to make a difference in God’s world?

 

I think the answer to all of these questions is probably yes, I also wonder if there wouldn’t be more involved.  All of these things are “do” items.  I think God created us to be “doing” kind of people.  Each of us finds satisfaction in doing something that helps others or honors God. 

Yet, part of what it means to have Jesus as the center of our lives is to just be in His presence.  This is the crazy thing about being a disciple.  It is a delicate balance of being called by Jesus, being in His presence and then being sent out to serve Him and others.  I would argue that for most of us, the be with Him is the hardest part.  To be quiet, to be still and to just sit at His feet is foreign to us.  Partially, because Jesus isn’t physically in front of us and partially because it scares us.

What do you think?

~ by pastormc on September 30, 2009.