I wonder if we'd act differently if we knew that we were being watched? As if this life that we are living out here on planet earth were some sort of show which the angels gather about clicking channels, picking which reality show is streaming the best acts of faith. I mean... it's not out of the realm of possiblity. We certainly read about our great cloud of witnesses in Hebrews 12:1 And Peter comes right out and says... It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen. as he describes their interest in the fulfillment of prophecy. 1 Peter 1:12 So why not now. Why wouldn't they also be watching how God leads our hearts to love Him more, in a battle of free will and faith. So prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. And remember, when you call on God to pray... live in reverent fear of Him during your time here as “temporary residents.” For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited from your ancestors. And it was not paid with mere gold or silver, which lose their value. It was the precious blood of Christ, the sinless, spotless Lamb of God. God chose Him as your ransom long before the world began, but now in these last days He has been revealed for your sake. 1 Peter 1:13,15,17-20 So now is our opportunity to be famous in heaven... the chamions of faith, those willing to put our own interests aside for the promotion of the gospel. C'mon... you just read Peter's words. Action-minded, self-controled, ready for the battle when Jesus returns... because afterall, God paid a ransom for us with His very own blood, and not with mere cash, nor earthly metals that cannot compare. Of all people, Peter! This, the man who denied Him. Three crows of the rooster... and he stood in shame. This should be a man to whom we listen. live in reverent fear of God during your time here as “temporary residents.” Peter clearly knew how quickly time could pass and how short the seeming rise to power could vanish before your eyes. Let us get a proper perspective of who and Whose we are. Let us decide for whom we will perform. Maybe it's not a show for the angels, but certainly, it should be for our eternal perspective. For we are only temporary residents here. Word of God train me today... To set my goals as focused, sharp and pointed heavenward. To live in reverent fear of God, action-minded, self-controled, and confident to spread Your gospel, today.
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