Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Living for Jesus

Many of you have seen The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. There is that one scene towards the end where Peter is talking with his centaur General. The Witch's forces are approaching and they far outnumber the Narnians. Peter asks the general if he is with him and the centaur says to the death. Then Peter cries out that wonderful phrase. "For Narnia and for Aslan!"

For those who've read the whole series there is no question who the Narnians are really going into battle for. That's why it stirs our hearts as the heroes charge. It is indeed glorious to fight unto death for our King. But Jesus also asks that we live for HIM.

Not so easy anymore.

That requires a daily struggle to submit. The tasks are often mundane and the people involved rude and obnoxious. Where's the glory in that?

The answer is in every GOD honoring deed we do, there is glory. When we serve as our King served, we ensure that HE gets the praise.

It should be no surprise that we as Christians are watched like hawks. There are always those seeking to criticize. But when we humble ourselves to the task and take up our Cross daily in a loving manner, it too is noticed. We may not hear the praises on this side of the Veil. But ultimately every person's deeds will be exposed and the acts that glorify GOD will shine like the stars.

Setting the table, changing a diaper, teaching a class, or feeding the hungry may not seem particularly heroic but in the end these simple acts can change lives. Remember that the gift of even a cup of water is notable to our LORD.