The Intersection

All of us are living at the intersection of Life and physical Death.

In 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 we are given some food for thought on this idea on how to live at this junction as Christians.

Suffering is not in the fine print of the Bible or for the Christian.  Paul uses “always” concerning the death of Jesus.  It is normal.  It is to be expected by you concerning yourself!  Realize that a quarter of Paul’s ministry time was spent in Roman prisons.

See others as being with you in this intersection.  There exists a community of believers comprising the Body of Christ.  If one suffers, we should all suffer.  If one can rejoice, we should all rejoice.  If one needs prayer, we should all be in prayer with them.  This corporate identity needs to become a reality in each of our lives.

When you are in pain, allow that pain to be a blessing for others.  Strengthen one another with the sharing of testimonies, successes and failures.  Realize that we all have problems and challenges; it is common across all mankind.  Learn to share.  Learn to be in prayer for others.  Learn to walk as a fellowship of believers.  There are no lone rangers in the Christian world.

Stand up for the truth of the Gospel of Christ.  Do not allow the world to silence you, your testimony or your witness.  Whatever you go through in this life should be for Jesus’ sake.

Learn to distinguish between finality and reality.  Do not confuse faith with what you experience.  Trust in God’s providence.  Let whatever happens in your life be for God and Jesus.

Put your life into perspective – what is really important to you?  When you go higher, the things which impact you will become smaller…..