justification...

Good Morning,

Jumping head first in an ocean of truth this morning, reflective...meditating on a devotional, I read this morning. It told the story of a young woman, seeking Mr. Right in an online forum. Feeling pressure from family and friends and just about everyone to "get married" The question, "would you advise her to consider non-believers in Jesus?" The devotional went on to reveal why that would not be a good idea, "while marrying a believer won't guarantee a happily-ever after marriage, it's God's right way for selecting a Mr. or Mrs. Right." (source: www.ourdailyjourney.org)

I get it, the truth has a way of throwing a wrench in our "so called happiness." Have you ever found yourself searching the bible for a justification, an excuse for something that you really desired...deep down you already knew the truth.  We start asking around... asking others what they think...sadly we tend to ask people we think will agree with us. 'I'm right...right?" This error works in reverse too. Sometimes its things we don't want to do... like...forgive someone who has hurt us, give to someone in need, serve, commit...

Sadly, we can be one click/call/coffee date... away from receiving some "really bad" counsel. Here is the best example/reminder of counsel we can give to those in Christ seeking justification for their wants and desires. From Mentor to Mentee...Paul to Timothy, There's nothing like the written Word of God for showing you the way to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.  Every part of Scripture is
God-breathed and useful one way or another—showing us truth, exposing our rebellion, correcting our mistakes, training us to live God's way. Through the Word we are put together and shaped up for the tasks God has for us. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 (MSG)

Always mindful of those who have never heard the counsel/good news of Christ. Everything begins with this relationship.... Prepared to share this HOPE!