Unfortunately, many a Christian is busy laboring to appear to be someone of substance and accomplishment. This leaves the person feeling void and fearful. Appearances are very laborious to maintain. Any strength they yield is expended in their constant protection.
Appearances drain us of the energy we need to change. Appearance by definition means "presentation, air, bearing, semblance, or demeanor." In contrast, Substance is defined as "the essence, matter, element, or material."
This definition suggests the very life or truth of an issue, person, or thing. What it is made of, not merely what it is cloaked in.
The truth is not ashamed; it is open and rides the winds of principles that supersede time. Appearances merely cover over the outward and gain their strength through deception. Time is the captor of appearance, and ultimately time exposes and destroys it. God's ways are higher than our own. His truth and principles live on. The truth always outlives a lie.
Chew on THAT for a while....I know I have!
5 comments:
Thanks, I will chew on that.
are you done that book yetÉ I would still love to read it after you.
whoa, whatès with my keyboardÉ
Ièm francais!
I love it that you and jo are reading a lot and learning lots.
Hey! So glad this message is stirring you in good ways!
Wanted to let you know John & Lisa Bevere now have a blog. Would love for you to check it out and 'follow'.
www.MessengerInternational.blogspot.com
Blessings!
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