Consider Him

Today my wife and I are celebrating our 2 year anniversary. Wooo-Hooooo! We are going to be eating dinner at the Melting Pot and I am dreaming of a Filet Mignon as I type this post. Anyways, over the past two years, my wife has exemplified Godly virtue and has consistently been the greatest and most loving wife. I couldn't ask for a more beautiful and virtuous woman. In times of solitude, I often remember how blessed I am to be married to my wife. I think upon her inward and outward beauty, her kindness, her compassion, her patience, her love, and all of the other attributes that amaze me. As a husband, it is extremely healthy for me to remember and reflect upon the blessing that God has given to me in my wife. As I do this, I am compelled and challenged to be the Ephesians 5 husband that God has commanded me to be.

As believers, it is healthy for us to remember and "consider Him". What do I mean by that? Just the other day, I was studying Hebrews 12. In verse 3, the author writes "For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls." As a husband, it is easy to become unmotivated and lazy. At times, the enemy tempts me to merely go through the motions and not be a spirit-filled leader. In addition, as a follower of Christ, at one time or another, we will be tempted to go through the motions and live a life that doesn't coincide with the principals found in scripture . During these seasons of your life, when Satan is on you like white on rice(and he will be-1 Peter 5:8), when you are on the brink of becoming discouraged and feel like giving up and giving in, consider Him. Remember Jesus. Remember the cross. Remember his blood. Personally, the more I remember and "consider Him", the more I experience God's victory in my life. At certain times, I forget about the cross. I forget about his blood. I forget about the pain he suffered for my salvation and justification. This fact in my life is very sad, but, very true. Thus I become internally discouraged and weary in the midst of trials and tribulations. You and I don't have to live a life of discouragement and defeat. No matter where we are in life or how we feel, we can experience victory! Sometime today, I encourage you to reflect upon Isaiah 53. Be encouraged, motivated, and challenged by God's Word. Consider Him....