Easy and Instant

EASY AND INSTANT



Would it not be nice if nothing in life were difficult and if we could obtain whatever we need immediately and without great effort. Nothing is wrong with dreaming; it’s just that the best brains in the world have not yet come up with easy and instant ways around natural or most time bound things. Trees still take time to grow, a substantial career or business still takes time to develop, normal pregnancy still lasts nine months. Etc.



On a spiritual level, receiving Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord; having Jesus to forgive your past sin; initiating you into the Holy Spirit; admitting you into the church by immersion in water; you reading the bible – these precious and genuine things are easy and take place in an instant. God will also hear your prayers in an instant (1 John 5:14), although he may not always answer instantly or in predictable ways (2 Cor 12:9; Luke 22:42). Yet he can be trusted to come through in a manner that is best for you – and he does! (Psl 18:30). This spiritual connection with Jesus Christ (John 15:7); will lead you into an amazing journey of discovery. You will learn to trust an invisible person and you will finally accept as true, that you are greater than you have ever recognised.



Of the many good qualities in today’s generation, their greatest quality is their preference for authoritative spiritual truth. They are willing to trust the genuine teachings and living example of the Lord Jesus Christ. This also means that they are willing to disconnect their appetite for the easy and instant, if they can actively participate in the spiritual, the progressive and the genuine. Only Jesus Christ offers such creative involvement! No matter what your age, following Jesus is the ultimate journey (John 14:6) and the single most important relationship in your life (John 15:5). If you are willing to live your life His way (Gal 2:20) then the highest good (1 Tim 6:6) can fill the rest of your years.



Over the ages God has seen many generations of young and old alike (Psl 102:24). He isn’t put off by, or wary of people who demand the easy and instant in life (Luke 15:12-13). Actually, he wants his followers to enjoy great fulfilment, peace and joy during their lifetimes (John 10:10). This worthwhile and genuine life is attained and sustained through Christ and often requires some sort of effort and patience on your part (1 Cor 9:24). In this context and these truths, easy and instant obviously has its place, because God suddenly and frequently without you even asking (James 1:17), will do great and essential things for you. He will even reshape destiny in answer to your prayers (2 Kings 20:2-6).



If you are reading this and you want to walk this spiritual, progressive and genuine journey with Jesus Christ, just audibly saying, "Jesus Christ, I believe in you. From today, I want you to come into my heart and live within me. Give me a life of contentment and joy". Then talk to a Christian you know.



Mike Abel©