We live in a culture that screams immediacy. We want things now with no delay or disappointment. Microwaves, cell phone apps, gps, and online shopping are just a few things that have morphed us into an impatient bunch. The temptation to be edgy and impatient is overwhelming. But Christ’s presence is the yoke of being hooked up to a patient Savior and Lord. Walking with the yoke requires stopping with patience, waiting for the Spirit to take the next step.
But Rick Warren emphasizes: “The Bible teaches us to “fix our attention, not on things that are seen, but on things that are unseen. What can be seen lasts only for a time, but what cannot be seen lasts forever” (2 Corinthians 4:18). I need to remind myself all the time to live for eternal purposes, not for my immediate gratification.
Quote: “Grace doesn’t make it okay for you to live for you. No, grace frees you to experience the joy of living for One greater than you.” - Paul David Tripp, New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional
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