REFLEXIONS

( …continued from Part 1 ) Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” (John 20:21, NLT) Apostle Paul, did the only thing a Christian ought to do: He lived a “sent life”. Paul ran the race that God set before him faithfully. He fought the fight of faith, continually pressing forward toward the mark. He did not consider anything more important than to know Christ who sent him and to serve Him faithfully (Phil 3:7-8). In the end, Paul could say with confidence: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:7–8, NLT) Apostle Paul, like our Lord Jesus, was able to speak with such boldness because he allowed his life to be shaped by his faithfulness to Christ who sent him

Again [Jesus] said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” (John 20:21, NLT) Misery and mischief are frequent companions of a life devoid of purpose. But Christ has delivered the believer from such lack. He has set something before us! How very exciting it is then for us to know that it is Christ who gives us purpose and worth, just as the Father gave Him when He came into the world. The Lord does not leave you wondering “why am I alive, why am I here…” Your life of searching for meaning and purpose ended the day you accepted Christ as Lord and Saviour and became a new creation. You have been enlisted as a vessel of God, filled with His life and His Spirit. He did not take you out of the world, rather He "sent" you into the world! Dear Christian, your presence on earth has a divine purpose. You have been sent by Christ just as God sent Him. Christ wants to work in you and through you! People look for meaning and purpose in others an

“For the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.” (Proverbs 3:26, NET) God is the source of confidence to those who seek Him. The promise of our passage is experimental reality of the person who strives to obtain and walk in the wisdom of God. "The Lord is the source of our confidence" is an assurance for every believer in his or her day to day affairs - effectual in directing, protecting and perfecting their life. And no matter how things look from where you stand, when you make the Lord your confidence, "you will not be filled with fear". “...you will walk on your way with security, and you will not stumble. When you lie down you will not be filled with fear; when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant. You will not be afraid of sudden disaster, or when destruction overtakes the wicked; for the Lord will be the source of your confidence, and he will guard your foot from being caught in a trap.

Some people have knowledge of the price of everything but the value of nothing; and they end up paying a great price for things that have no value because they make unwise choices. Yet a wise person will find true wealth. The path to wisdom is clear from scriptures. The word of God exhorts us saying, “Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand” . Listen and understand what is of worth: “Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment.” (Mark 4:9; Prov. 9:10, NLT). Start each day day on the right foundation and continue in the fear of the Lord. Make the Lord your confidence daily. Trust Him entirely in everything and, regarding all aspects of your life, obey Him. Look upon Him with the confident expectation of a child toward a loving and caring father. God is your heavenly Father whose word, as “a lamp to your feet and a light to your path”, will equip you with good judgement and enable to make wise choices for your life. He