“The reality however, is found in Christ.” — Colossians 2:17b
According to Webster’s Dictionary the definition of reality is, “The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to that which is merely imaginary.”
I’ve been meditating on three realities about how awesome Jesus is; they have motivated me to want to share them with others.
Reality #1 – People are spiritual beings. In Ecclesiastes 3:11 it says, “God has set eternity in the hearts of men.” Everyone knows there is life beyond the grave. It doesn’t really matter what they claim they believe, the reality is they KNOW, deep down in their hearts, that eternity is real. Even unbelievers try to comfort themselves at funerals by repeating to themselves, “They are in a better place.”
Reality #2 – We need to tap into people’s spiritual yearnings. In Colossians 4:5-6, we are exhorted to, “Be wise in the way you act…” I recently had an opportunity to share the reality of Jesus with three different people. Two of these folks were Uber drivers — they claimed to be interested in spiritual things. One of these drivers believed everything in life was just a false reality; nothing was real and we would all be OK in the end. I tapped into his spiritual yearnings by telling him about the third reality.
Reality #3 – Jesus is the ultimate reality. Our answer for all the questions regarding life, death, sickness, pain, joy, depression, divorce, addictions, money problems, gender issues, cutting, jealousy, anger, etc…. begins with Jesus. He is the Ultimate Reality! He created us and we will all stand before Him on Judgment Day.
Dear friends, we need to see our children, neighbors, friends, family, co-workers, and even our Uber drivers, as spiritual beings. We need to tap into their spiritual yearnings and present Jesus as the “Ultimate Reality”.
Jesus paid the price for human sin. He substituted Himself for you and for me. He died a horrible death on the cross. All so that we could be forgiven. He offers eternal life to us as a free gift.
Reality check — Have you received this gift?
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