As I sit here this morning, I realize again that God’s design for me is that of a human “being”.
We are all created in His image and He is not a god of inactivity or silence. Our heavenly Father is active, He is constantly in process of being. The Hebrew names for God tell us He is Lord God Almighty, our provider, our shepherd, the Living God, our peace, our Father and more.
Our Father has made Himself available to us every day and in every situation. Jesus showed that during His life on earth. He was involved; he attended weddings, funerals, dinners, feast days. He was at the bedside of the sick, in the streets with prostitutes, tax collectors, and the outcasts of society. He could be found at the seashore with fisherman and in the Temple with the religious leaders. He came to be involved.
Is it any wonder that we are called human beans beings? We are called to be His ambassadors on this earth. We are to be examples of His love and goodness. Let’s look at a few other things we are called to be.
“Be” still – Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalm 46:10
“Be” quiet – But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.” Proverbs 1:33
“Be” ready – But keep the Lord Christ holy in your hearts. Always be ready to answer everyone who asks you to explain about the hope you have. I Peter 3:15
“Be” obedient – If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: Isaiah 1:19
“Be” rich – Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; 18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; I Timothy 1:17-18
“Be”lieve – Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23
There’s only thing the Lord doesn’t want us to be, we are not to be ashamed of the gospel of Christ.
What is God asking you to “Be” today? More than anything He wants you to be available!
Thank you! Such a simple and effective teaching! It reminds me of a poster in my teenage bedroom over 50 years ago, “The love in your heart wasn’t put there to stay. Love isn’t love til you give it away.”
So glad you liked the message in today’s blog. I hope you will continue reading.