All About Perspective

It's All About Perspective  

   As I have read and pondered now for decades the Word of God, I have come to the conclusion that a healthy understanding and relationship with Him, begins with our perspective. While this perspective generally evolves it is nonetheless every bit as influential as anything else in our walk with God. If my perspective of God is that He is vengeful and judgmental then I perceive His law as bondage. If I perceive Him more as who He truly is then I understand His direction is for my protection. This protection is from that which I do not see and cannot understand without His revelation, and a proper perspective.

   While yes the Lord does require certain things of us for salvation, with the proper perspective I understand completely the need for those requirements. I also understand the benefit of them and the loving heart that placed them there for all mankind.

   So as you see our relationship with God truly is all about perspective, do you see Him as angry and judgmental or do you see Him as a loving kind Father, one who provided His Son for your redemption. Yes Jesus is the key, His life, His Sacrifice, His resurrection, His Love, His grace and mercy. You see it really does all begin with our perspective doesn’t it?

Pastor Gene Burroughs

Arise Ministries of CA