Moment With The Master
“Enjoying the Moment”
Categories: Moment With The Master"Now the ones that fell among thorns are those who, when they have heard, go out and are choked with cares, riches, and pleasures of life, and bring no fruit to maturity." (Luke 8:14)
Have you ever found yourself enjoying a movie? It may be one of those thrillers that keeps you on the edge of your seat, or that “tear jerker” that stirred the emotions? However, throughout the entire show the person sitting behind you ruins it all by being a constant distraction. You fail to understand why this rude jerk can’t find the same appreciation for this wonderful work of art!
Life’ greatest joy is simple fellowship with God. It is appreciating God’s handiwork and wonderful creation on a mountainside. To feel the cool breeze and hear the mountain stream causes us to stand in awe of our Creator. There is the joy of witnessing one obey the gospel. We are overwhelmed by how profound and simple is the grace of God, and encouraged by the difference it has made in someone’s life. Or we come to appreciate the majesty of God in a time of worship. The simple words such as “God is so good” have come to mean a great deal to us!
However, it is also true that life is filled with those who will never appreciate that simple fellowship. They defile Him by worshiping the created rather than the Creator. They demonstrate defiance to God’s grace by their immoral and unprincipled lives. They distract us from the worship by their irreverent behavior. Thus, we ask, “why can’t they also appreciate God’s wonderful work of art?”
But, before we become too impatient with that rude jerk behind us, we may need to examine our own lives. It is also easy for us to become so filled with anxious care and so focused on the mundane that we too fail to enjoy the moment!
My brother, while laboring and toiling in this old world, don’t forget your purpose and learn to enjoy your Savior and King!
By George Slover
