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SMELLING THE STRAWBERRIES.
It was a typical, late Sunday afternoon. I was going through the steps of making certain the past week’s requirements had been fulfilled; I concluded the task list could be cleared.
Grabbing my bible I turned to Galatians 5:22-23. My fruit bowl needed some attention! The scale of 1-10 seemed like a good place to begin. I scanned the fruit as listed in the bible while being very transparent and honest with myself.
One by one I reflected on my actions over the past week. I discovered some sweet, ripe fruit, some fruit that needed attention and some fruit that was not pleasant to swallow.
The Bible tells us these fruits are the by- products of walking in the Spirit. The fruit in our bowl is a measuring stick of our time spent with the Lord, Yeshua-Jesus. If we find some fruit not thriving, we must analyze where the flesh is involved. Fruit and flesh are opposed to each other.
PERFORMANCE BASED LIFE.
Picture this – you awaken early one morning and head to the kitchen to grab your favorite beverage. You decide to slip outside and watch the sun overtake the dark horizon.
Quietly, you unlock the door and tiptoe towards the lounger. As you sink into the cushion, you observe a small fire out on the water’s edge.
Curious at such a sight, you step into your flip flops and head towards the flickering light. What could that be?
As you approach you see a man sitting there. Smiling, he looks up and asks, “would you care to join me for breakfast?” At that moment you realize it’s Yeshua-Jesus! Although stunned for an instant, you excitedly reply, “YES, of course!”
There you are with Yeshua. The two of you talking and laughing as though you were very old friends. The atmosphere is electric. His eyes glowing with a fire all their own. His love tingling within the depth of your being. Time stands still as you inhale His presence.
Then suddenly it hits you – it’s Sunday morning! I must get ready for church. What if I’m late? I can’t do that. What if someone takes my parking spot? What about my favorite seat? There is so much to do beforehand. I have to get busy!
You abruptly stand up while brushing off the sand and say, “Lord, I really need to go now. There is so much to be done. Thanks for the fish and the conversation, but if I don’t get back to the house now, I will be late for church!”
You look His way, but He’s no longer there. The fire is now a thin trail of smoke. Slowly, you turn to walk back home as reality sets in:
Mary (relationship and closeness) instantly morphed into Martha (religion and tradition). Time alone with the Savior exchanged for busyness and self.
Let’s never get too busy that we neglect our time with the Lord, regardless of life’s demands. Most things can wait. Nothing will ever be more important than time dedicated to Him. Sit with the Savior.
It’s time to take a bow on a performance based life with Yeshua-Jesus; that’s called religion. Instead, try sitting at His feet and developing a relationship – only then will you understand His love for you and His total acceptance of you!
Have you had breakfast with Yeshua lately?
Luke 10:41-42 And Jesus answered and said to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her.”
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