Definitely Not Normal

In our summer siesta study, No Other Gods/Kelly Minter, we are learning that our identity is in Christ. We are His and His alone and in being such, we are a peculiar, alien if you will people. We should be looked at as "foreign" because our lives should stand out as so breathtakingly "good" in comparison with others. I look introspectively and ask myself does my life "stand out" for Christ. If not, why?

As Kelly Minter says, "Not a goodness that comes from self-righteousness or legalism, but a goodness that is the fruit of obedience." Mmmm, obedience seems to be a theme around here lately! I am challenged by the part that says indulging in our sinful desires will snuff out the burning goodness and we become - hold your breath - NORMAL. Yuk!

We are new creatures in Christ, old things are passed away, ALL things have become new. We already have Christ's power through the Holy Spirit to live a life "FULL-ON" for God. It's up to us to CHOOSE to OBEY.