X-Ray: Sardis, Day 2

I love boats.  Weekends as a high schooler was devoted to the water with my friends and a speed boat.  We would ski, tube and just drive around enjoying the weather.

Something I've learned about the water is that you can easily drift without even knowing it.  One minute you are at one place and another you are 15 feet away from it.  This is where the anchor comes into to play.  The purpose of an achor is to keep one steady and in one place.

Because of the winds of society, we need to hold on to something that will keeps us steady and in one place.  That anchor is Jesus.

So, let me ask you, who are you anchored to, Society or Jesus?

Paul writes about this is 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1.  Read it or click to view http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+6%3A14-7%3A1&version=NIV (Click back arrow on web browser to return.)

Paul tells us that we need to be careful what we get connected to.  We have no benefit being anchored to the world but we have everything God has promised when we anchor our lives to Jesus Christ.

How do we know who we are anchored to?

First of all, if you are anchored to the world you will desire the things of this world and the personal pleasures it brings.  Or if you are anchored to Jesus, you will desire to please Him and do whatever it is He wants for your life.

Second of all, if you are anchored to the world you will find that your values are vastly different than the Biblical values presented in the Bible.  (i.e. money, sex, power, pleasure, work, etc.)

These are just a few ideas and thoughts to help us discover who we are connected to.

So, who are you anchored to? World? or Jesus?

As you close:  God knows how difficult it is to live in this world and be anchored to Him.  Ask Him for His guidance and strength to remain true to Him.

God Bless!