Live a Godly Life Until His Return

I was doing my QT today, and I came upon a verse that was such an amazing visual that I feel compelled to write about. My brother James, I'm sure you know him, once said that the Bible is a love story between creator and creation. (sorry if it isn't the exact words) And I find that to be very true. There is so much love spread out throughout the entire book, and I happened to find a verse tonight that shows God's love for the faithful.

Luke 12: 35-38
35"Be dressed, ready for service, and have your lamps shining. 36 Be like servants who are waiting for their master to come home from a wedding party. When he comes and knocks, the servants immediately open the door for him. 37 They will be blessed when their master comes home, because he sees that they were watching for him. I tell you the truth, the master will dress himself to serve and tell the servants to sit at the table, and he will serve them. 38 Those servants will be happy when he comes in and finds them still waiting, even if it is midnight or later."

I read this and thought about when Jesus washes the disciples feet, another act of displaying his humility and mind-boggling love. To think that when Jesus does come back, that He would dress as a servant and serve me at His table is .... I can't even describe how wonderful that would feel. I always did think about what the disciples felt when Jesus washed their feet, down on his knees, scrubbing away the dirt of months and months of traveling on dirt roads in shabby sandals. Odd, seeing the King of kings, Lord of lords on His knees at your feet, giving you, a sinner, the royal treatment. Crazy to think about, right?

Along with that imagery, I really feel that this verse is talking to me about my inconsistency to live the "Christian" life-style. I will be doing so well for a few days, a week, a couple weeks, a month, but eventually it will just wear down on me emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and I become lazy. But the Bible says that Jesus will come back like a thief in the night, it will not be expected, so we must always be ready. I really feel like anyone can apply themselves to this verse and improve upon their character. So take a look at your inconsistencies as I have looked upon mine. See how we must always be a shining light for God, not just at times, but ALWAYS.

Another cool thing I read about tonight was about God's love overflowing in us. I always say this in prayers, "God let your love overflow from my heart to the hearts of others." A guy named Al Bryant wrote this : "If the love of God flows through us, we will find ourselves sharing that love with those around us, for God is love, and that love is bigger than the container, the Christian, so it must overflow. Those around us long for love,....Let us as Christians share God's love as we await the return of his Son from heaven." Cool stuff.

Let's fight the good fight! :]