Psalm 34:8 says, "Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him."

Have you ever read the newspaper? Come across any food articles lately? Have you ever seen someone eat the food article that has the picture of the food that they crave for? I hope not. A more logical approach would be to get the address of the restaurant and head there on a Sunday afternoon to savor. Similarly, reading Christian author books is not the same as reading the bible itself. So the point I'm trying to drive at is this: Christian books are means in which Christian authors use to simplify the word of God such that fellow believers can understand and digest easily. For example, the bible is like a beef steak and Christian authors are merely writing an instruction manual to guide others on how to truly appreciate its texture and flavour. Eat the steak itself, not the instruction manual.

Acts 22:27 says, "The commander went to Paul and asked, "Tell me, are you a Roman citizen?" "Yes, I am," he answered."

Leverage

Psalm 119:10 says, "I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands."

I have never seen or experienced such a powerful God before.

He understands what I am going through at this stage of my life.

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!"

When you purchase an air ticket, you are given two classes to choose from - Economic and Business. Both will cause you a price. The amount you are willing to pay determines the benefits you will get. An Economic Class will derive a mediocre satisfaction while a Business Class will bestow a higher quality of travel experience. Take this example and apply it to Christianity. On many occasions, we ignorantly assume that there are maybe few levels of Christianity. Some can choose to pay a higher price to follow Jesus while others can choose to pay a smaller sum. For instance, the former may participate in myriads of Church activities and religiously meditate on God's word daily while the latter may clock their church attendance and obey the commandments as long it conveniences them. Depending on the (price or level of commitment) we pay, we think that that is the amount of blessings we will get in return from the heavenly realms.

Are there various classes or levels of nobility in Christianity? Absolutely not! Luke 14:33 proclaims that, "In the same way, those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples." Following Christ comes with obedience and complete surrender. Many profess to know Jesus but their lifestyles tell otherwise. We cannot enjoy the blessings of both worlds. No where in the bible says we can enjoy God's eternal blessings and live an unexamined, unrepentant and unchanged life concurrently.

Matthew 6:34 says, "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

"Jim Eliot is no fool. He gave up what he could not keep to gain what he could not lose."

Romans 12:10 says, "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves."

Just completed the 21km Marathon with my brother, Aaron Justin

Ecclesiastes 10:10 says, "If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success."