In the Name of Jesus

It has been my experience personally and in dealing with others that I many of us treat Jesus like a genie in a bottle. We think that by rubbing him the right way that he will grant us our three wishes. If we say his name at just the right time or if we say a magical incantation, then the desire of our heart will come true.

There is only one problem. The Bible does not talk about God in that way. Don’t get me wrong, God is Almighty, omnipotent, beyond understanding, but he is not a genie.

The Bible talks about faith, sacrifice, service and self-denial. That are the things that gets God’s attention. He is more impressed with a lifestyle than our language only.

Serve him! Love him! You may not get what you desire, but you will get what is best for you – a home in heaven.

Sid