why is it that some people just "get" Christianity - the sold out, passionate, heart changing part of Christianity...how can some sit for years and years under the same exact teaching or ministry or pastor and grow leaps and bounds in their walk, evident by the fruit in their individual lives and others seem to remain stagnant, unchanged? I know it can't be the Word of God...because they both hear the same word; they both may have different life experiences but what is the factor that makes some press in and sell out and truly live every word and promise from God? this has always baffled me...why do some seem to "get it"? is it their own effort? is it their ability to be transparent? what in our lives to we have to let go of to experience that transformation?
all i know is that i desire to be that person - the one that hears the word, does it and is transformed into His image and likeness...i daily lay down "me" - some days better than others, but regardless i do...
how about you? do you think your desire, or effort is equal to the work the Lord wants to accomplish in your life? I know we aren't to strive, but at the same time we are not to remain complacent...
one of my favorite psalms is 139 - and i love the way the message bible puts verses 1-6:
"God, investigate my life; get all the facts firsthand.
I'm an open book to you; even from a distance, you know what I'm thinking.
You know when I leave and when I get back; I'm never out of your sight.
You know everything I'm going to say before I start the sentence.
I look behind me and you're there, then up ahead and you're there too
- you're reassuring presence, coming and going.
This is too much, too wonderful - I can't take it all in!"
not sure how that relates to "do you get it?"
but it's my blog...rambling is allowed!
