It has always perplexed me that a parent desires a level of
obedience from their children that they refuse to give to God. Children are
taught to obey. They must to stay alive. Many of our rules we enforce are about
safety. We have rules to follow for them to be healthy. We have rules to follow
for them to be a good citizen. We have rules that are for their benefit and
they must obey them. God does the same thing for us. (John 8:31-32; James 1:25;
2 Thess. 1:8) Perhaps, we should obey Him as our children obey
us.
Mature souls have an understanding that transcends the world. Often, it even goes beyond those around them. The hope we have in Christ is beyond anything in this world. All man’s pursuits will never reach what God gives us in eternity. This hope anchors us in Christ, “This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the presence behind the veil” (Hebrews 6:19). As much as this anchor is tried and confirmed, there is still more to understand. Mature souls understand that worthy efforts may go unrewarded. In Christ, even our most significant accomplishments are simply out of obedience to Him. Jesus made it clear with this statement, “So likewise you, when you have done all those things which you are commanded, say, We are unprofitable servants. We have done what was our duty to do” (Luke 17:10). The reality is those mature souls retain high hopes but know that worthy efforts may go unrewarded. Yet, they hold tight to those hopes and stay true to ...
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