In an earlier post I mentioned that there are three main aspects of God's character that are crucial for Christians to understand. I listed them as: Loving-Kindness, Wisdom, and power.
These three aspects of God should be reflected in the Christian's life in a similar way. Understanding these three aspects should yield Loving-kindness, wisdom, and faith in our own hearts and lives. Over time, these should manifest themselves as righteousness, peace, and joy.
It is important to process all of our lives through these filters of Loving-kindness, wisdom, and power. To me, they are the basis of Christ likeness. I consider these (loving kindness, wisdom, and faith) to be three foundational Christian values, specially Love.
When we understand these three aspects of him, we will be able to trust Him. We will do so because He loves us and all of His intentions towards us are to our benefit.
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11, ESV
He knows how to handle our lives because of his wisdom, and He has the power to control whatever circumstances might arise. So, when we are faced with any uncertainty, we can rest and trust in Him. Because He can handle it, He will handle it, and in the end, when everything is said and done, it will be to our advantage to have gone through it (though it might not necessarily be pleasant.) Even when He disciplines us, He loves us and has our best interests in mind.
"And have you forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons? 'My son, do not regard lightly the discipline of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him. For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.' " Hebrews 12:5-6, ESV
Today, I encourage you to start pursuing these Christian values, not our of self-righteousness, but out of your love for Him!!
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