Christ is All!
I was listening to a James MacDonald audio clip the other day, and it got me to thinking about the future.Go ahead, listen to it…I’ll wait. Did you listen to it? OK good, otherwise this post will not make sense.
In the clip James (that’s right, first name basis) was saying how Christ should be our hope of the future, and that got me to thinking how much stock we put in things as well as people. Think about it. Over two million iPads have been sold in just 60 days, and I wonder how many people were thinking that this device was THE ONE that was finally going to satisfy them. That iPod was great, but the screen was just too small (of course they did not know that the screen was too small until they saw that iPad screen!). That iPhone that they had was wonderful with all those apps, but they were sure that the iPad would have more apps that they could use ( I mean, do you really want to keep tweeting using that tiny three inch screen?).
Obviously, there were people who bought the iPad who truly had a need for one, I’m sure. I am just pointing out that so often we strive for what will not satisfy. We keep thinking that if we could just get this or just be friends with that person or just get to go to some event we will be satisfied finally, but I am here to say that they just won’t. You have an infinite desire as a human being, and iPods, friends, or concerts just are not infinite; they cannot satisfy. You need something infinite…hm…let me think…oh yeah! Christ! He is the only One that can satisfy, for He is the only thing that is infinite in this universe.
Now, I want to make this clear: this post is for Christians. If you are not a Christian, and you are thinking “Hey, I’ve tried all these good things and have not been satisfied, let me give this Jesus thing a go”, you have the totally wrong attitude. You have a much bigger problem than being bored. You have offended God by breaking His laws with your lying, stealing, disobedience to parents and blasphemy. God will not let sin enter His presence in heaven. The punishment for sin, even one, is eternity in hell. But, sinner, I have good news for you. God sent His only Son, Jesus Christ, into the world to live a perfect life on your behalf, then died on the cross, taking your penalty for your sin so you could go free. Then, unlike anyone else, He rose again from the dead, triumphant over death, and this day commands you to repent (ask for forgiveness for your sins then turn from them) and trust in His work alone to be saved from the judgment!
Satisfaction is a fruit of your salvation, not the reason for salvation.
So today, let us worship and enjoy what a Savior we have!
Soli Deo Gloria!
