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From The Crucible (by Pastor Linda Pugsley)

1/18/2013

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Do you “enjoy” God or just believe He exists? So many Christians are “Christian” in name only! They acknowledge God’s existence (nice of them, heh?), agree with some of His precepts, go to church now and again and upon occasion, even throw a five dollar bill in the offering plate. I guess that makes them eligible to check off the “Christian” box when they fill out a census form, but it is not enough to “enjoy” God…and just might not be enough to enter eternity with Him!

It’s not agreeing that He exists that gets you to heaven. It’s entering into His existence that will; meaning that one short moment in time when you bend the knee of your heart and come to God humbly asking His forgiveness for all your wrong doing and give permission for Jesus to enter your heart and life, to not only be your Savior but your Master. Everyone wants the former so their fanny won’t be in hell, but few want Him as Master, to rule, lead and guide them in the way in which they must go.

It changed my life when Jesus came into my heart, and that change continues to this day, as I let Him be my thoughts, words and deeds. It’s really true, as I have often said, “Your best day with me…is when I’m not me!” It’s when God’s flow is coming through unhindered by me! Then, and only then, can any of us truly “enjoy” God. Let Him not only be Savior, let Him be provider, nurturer, mentor, guide and friend. Oh, what love and enjoyment you will have with our wonderful God! Endure the fire—it’s producing pure gold!

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