2. Are you placing limitations on God?
Two people who have fallen deeply in love don't go into marriage with the
intention of
ignoring each other's wishes after the wedding ceremony. Such a
commitment involves adjusting personal priorities in the interest of
building the relationship. When they establish their residence, for
example, a couple will usually discuss at length the furnishings, wall
hangings, and other touches that will make their house (or apartment) a
home. In the same way, it would be absurd for a seeker to open up to
God but give no thought to the possibility that God may want to
rearrange a few pieces of furniture when He moves in.
Of
course, some people are fearful that God wants to throw out all the
furniture and condemn their house as uninhabitable. But nothing could
be further from the truth! God created us to be in relationship with
Him and with each other. Through the Bible, God tells us that He wants
us to enjoy this life in a way that's in line with His purpose for us.
But the question remains: Do you realize that God wants to be a powerful presence in your life, not just an idea in your head?
Many
seekers declare intellectual reasons for dismissing the claims of the
Bible, but in truth, they are not willing to give up some activity they
know is offensive to God. If that's you, you need to know that God will
take you as you are, but He doesn't want to leave you as you are. He
wants you to let Him make you into what He wants you to be.
- Why do you want to know God?
- Are you placing limitations on God?
- What do you think about Jesus?
- How will you respond to Jesus?
