It is very tempting to be passive and complacent. To not say what needs to be said is some predicaments May protect a push back. But more importantly, not following through on a commitment or not developing deeper relationships is neglecting what we are each called to do as followers of Christ. It’s easy to sit in the pew and let a message pass through brain cells without reflection or application. Rich fertile soil can allow seeds to be choked out if the soil is not cultivated and protected from weeds, or not irrigated. We cannot earn status and prove he as Christ followers. But growth in grace and mercy requires effort. Anticipating deeper purpose and meaning is not an entitlement. It requires real faith in His grace.
“The greatest moment of your life is now. Not because it's pleasant or happy or easy, but because this moment is the only moment you've got. Every past moment is irretrievably gone. It's never coming back. If you live there, you lose your life. And the future is always out there somewhere. You can spend an eternity waiting for tomorrow, or worrying about tomorrow. If you live there, you likewise will lose your life. This moment is God's irreplaceable gift to you.” - John Ortberg, God is Closer Than You Think: If God is Always with Us, Why is He So Hard to Find?
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