Seed for July 27, 2007

Isa 22:22-23
22 And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.
23 And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father's house.
(KJV)

There are many people that have no idea what is it to be a Christian. They think keeping the 10 commandments, going to church, reading the Bible, praying, and doing the best that they can is “more or less” it!

The above verse gives me a perfect illustration to what being a Christian is: Jesus is that nail fastened in a sure place. I see Him as a strong nail in the wall. I see me like a coat hung upon that nail. I am securely hung there, like someone that would be hung on a cross. My feet too far off the ground to touch, so there is very little I can do for myself. To me this is what being a Christian is. Hanging all your weight and cares upon Him, and having your feet so far off the ground you can’t even do anything for yourself. You become totally dependent upon Jesus for your life and help. Now, you have your independent life uselessly hanging there, on the Nail. Now the Lord can use your body to do His will in this life. “He prepared a Body to do His will..”

Don’t pretend being a Christian is doing “things” or not doing “things”, but see that being a Christian is being totally dependant upon Jesus. You are hung upon Him. He is your Life and source. He is your Ox, burden bearer, so cast all your cares upon Him. He is the Tree of Life, eat of Him and live. Be blessed.