DECEMBER 3 NO SHORTCUTS – HOW TO ABIDE AND ENDURE By Ethan Warren Word of Life, Student Ministry and Assistant Camp Director Psalm 91:1-2 World-renowned financial coach, Dave Ramsey, says: “There are no shortcuts when it comes to getting out of debt.” This is great financial advice, but I’m grateful Jesus Christ offered an instantaneous way for me to escape my spiritual debt. He offers grace and hope freely and instantly to all who would choose to accept His gift of salvation. However, Dave would also tell you that it takes time and focus to build wealth once you get out of debt. In the same way, building a deep relationship with Jesus takes great time and focus. There are no shortcuts when it comes to strengthening this relationship. When I focus on my relationship with Christ, I experience the word picture that is painted in Psalm 91 – I can feel I am “abiding in the shadow of the Almighty.” Isn’t it amazing how standing in a shadow can bring security? When camping in the wilderness, even the thinnest tarp separating you from a predator can bring a level of comfort that’s difficult to understand! Much more securely than that, however, we can stand in the shadow of the Almighty, abiding and enduring anything life brings our way. We can truly say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
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