“Every man is responsible for his own destiny”
– Raiden (Mortal Kombat)
Every single soul will have the opportunity to turn to God,
confess his/her sins and walk from darkness into light. I found that in 2013 and early 2014 I became
way too consumed about other people. I
carried bitterness in my heart and self righteousness. I talked more about God then I talked with Him. Instead of seeking his kingdom I was dwelling
in my own. I was separated from the vine
and I was not bearing fruit.
Christ called men and women in scripture to repent and seek the kingdom of God. Jesus is the Way
the Truth and the Life. In
order to seek the kingdom we have to imitate him and grow to be more like him
through sanctification. I worried to much
about other peoples walks of life instead of working to strength my own faith
which was and is weak. Christ wants all
of us to seek him with a humble and gentle heart, to leave all past failures
and wounds at the cross and to continue to be made new.
We are broken pieces of a pot and he has picked us up to
remold us into a new slab spinning on the rotator with his hands forming the
new creation.
The quote at the top is referenced from a movie I saw as a
young boy called Mortal Kombat.
Raiden is a leader in the movie who guides the mortals who are willing
to enter into single elimination tournament in another world. He articulates and imitates what the Holy
Spirit is to us. The Holy Spirit from
God is a guide which encourages us to be strong and courageous but also
wise.
He said this line to Lu Kang who is consumed by his brother’s
death and continues to blame himself for the loss. We all beat ourselves up sometimes for things
that are just out of our control. We
have to understand that control is a dangerous thing and too much may make us
think we don’t need God at all. We all
need him through Jesus Christ and although we can control some outcomes…. we continue
to walk in faith by saying I trust in you Lord knowing that the ending outcome
will be good. Salvation awaits all of us and He has prepared a room for you and
me. “ My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not
so, would I have told you that I am going there to
prepare a place for you?” – John 14
With Love,
Brendan J. Micik
FaithFocusFinish
