A distortion of following Christ is that we need to do more for Christ. But how much is enough? What standards are used to measure the quantity and quality of our work for Him? If we feel like we are doing enough, does trying harder make the grade? But the promise of the entire Bible is that God prepares our hearts to be with Him. Jesus is Emmanuel, God with us. How many times has God said, ‘Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.’ Or ‘I will NEVER leave you or abandon you.’ The burden of proof of following Christ is He is with us. Our efforts involve anticipation, searching for His moving, keeping our eyes and ears open to the Kingdom.
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