March 27 REAL LIVING …. 1 John 5:12
Good morning from Pastor Glen Brock, Baptist Tabernacle Church, Wendell, North Carolina… “He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life.” (1 John 5:12)
Is it possible for an individual to be alive yet not have a life? Our scripture passage for today seems a bit contradictory, however, an individual can be alive and not have life! Our lives are determined by Who we have, versus What we have! We often think that the value of one’s life is determined by how much is in their bank account or how much that they can count with their hands. Have you noticed that there are folks that are quick to express how much they are worth, in worldly possessions, and take pride in their declaration, however, it has been my experience that they are worth very little in the real and vital worth that truly makes the difference! I love what the Psalmist said, in Psalm 37:16, “A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked.” So many times, along this path of life, I have witnessed individuals that were on an endless quest for riches and earthly acknowledgement, and they were always seeking and not finding the real and lasting and satisfying desires of their limited heart’s desires! What a lonesome road to travel! Praise God! When we have GOD, and we are walking along the road with HIM, and we possess the forgiveness and sustaining power of the SON and have received the GIFT of the Blessed HOLY SPIRIT, then we can embrace and enjoy the declaration of Jesus Christ, when he said, in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly!” There are so many that have great abundance but NO LIFE! For those that are in CHRIST, we have LIFE, and we have it MORE ABUNDANTLY!! Thank you, God, that when I have absolutely nothing of this world’s goods, yet when I have YOU and walk in YOU, I have EVERYTHING! TO GOD BE THE GLORY! Stay Strong, Stay Focused…THE BEST IS YET TO BE!