Dont worry i have not turned into some sort of masochist overnight. I just want to talk about divine punishment. When we fall as we do in this xtian walk we are normally hit by 2 different emotions. Guilt and Fear. Guilt over what we have done, Fear of God's punishment. I know that God is merciful and he doesnt punish us as we deserve. But He still punishes us when He thinks we need "sorting-out". Now this seems counter-intuitive or maybe perverse, but rather than being scared of God's punishment, shouldnt we look forward to it?
God just doesnt punish us just cos he feels like, but to put us back on track on our mission to seek him and have a deep relationship with him. But how do we know when we are being punished or being tested? Well, in my humble opinion, it doesnt matter. They both serve the same purpose. Keep us on track with our relationship with God. One intends to bring us back to our relationship with him, the other to take us to another level of fellowship with him.
But hold on. Am not saying we shouldnt fear God or revere Him. Am just saying we shouldnt picture him as a wicked secondary teacher who just loves caning people at the slightest inkling and that we should run away from him or come to him with a fearful heart.
Every once in a while, i look over this blog and read through my previous posts. I remember how i felt when i poured out my heart and then i realise that i am changing. My mind is being renewed. I feel unburdened. I still have a long way to go but i think i have started the race. I remember my final year in University when i got the "shock therapy" i needed to start making moves to sort my life out. I used to think if i started this journey a lot earlier than i would be a in "better place" in my life (both spiritually and professionally). But God's time is best. Am at peace now. And you know what. You cant ask for more than that.
Later People..........
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