Monday, July 7, 2014

Instant Christian---Sunday July 13th, 2014

Well, yesterday was quite the conclusion to what I dubbed "Welcome Week" for me. It was a great day! I'm very excited to begin this journey of ministry with all of you at Gray.

This week, we turn to one of Jesus' famous parable, that of the soils/farmer/sower. It comes in Matthew 13:1-9, and the interpretation that Jesus tells to the disciples follows in verses 18-23.

It seems to me that people expect and desire things that can be attained quickly and easy. A lot of the time, we treat the Christian life like that. In a world that is full of ads that try to sell products and services that will get results "instantly," Jesus offers us a life that is built on fertile ground and thorough roots. Jesus calls us to consider where we are "planting" our lives. The Christian life may not be attained "instantly," but the work we put in will yield a strong "harvest."

John Wesley talked about sanctification as being a process that unfolds throughout your life. Yes, justification occurs at a moment where your faith justifies you, but the process of sanctification begins at that moment as well. There is something to be said about the power that a moment, an instant can have on you, but what it sparks is really the point. Why be justified from your sins if it does not lead to a holy, fruitful Christian life?


"As for what was planted on good soil, this refers to those who hear and understand, and bear fruit and produce"

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