My desire is that I create an atmosphere around me that repels the enemy. One in which he can't stand to be around me long enough to attack. One way I can do this is by having a constant attitude of praise and thanksgiving. I'm not gonna lie, it isn't easy. In fact, when i try, i feel more resistance from my flesh than at any other time. Then a light goes on, hello mcfly, maybe i am on to something here.
John 10:1-18. In v. 4 it says that the sheep follow him because they know his voice. And again in v. 14 it says "I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me." Jesus wants us to know Him, not just know of Him. The whole "What would Jesus do" thing was great, and awesome phrase to put on a bracelet, but to be honest i didn't really give it a second thought. A catchy phrase is all it was to me at the time, but i ask myself the question, What would Jesus do in my everyday situations? How would He react? Do i really know? I'd like to think that i do know, but i might be surprised. I mean Jesus is supposed to be our "role model". We are Christians, the word in and of itself means "little Christ" Philippians 2 says we are to have the same attitude as Christ. Why do i forget the important detail? Why do i block this truth from my mind? Going back to John chapter 10, i see where it says. "The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. This is a reminder that there is an enemy out there, that doesn't want me to succeed, he doesn't want me to share what i know with others. He wants to destroy me. And that is terrible news, but if you keep reading, it says that Jesus came that we may have life and have it abundantly!!!!! Now that puts a smile on my face, see i know what abundantly means. Amply supplied. Amply is more than enough. Hallelujah, God is good all the time, and all the time God is good!!!! Well this is my second opener i guess you could say. Stick around and I'll give you more details about the interesting life of Christa Renee.