BIG-BLOW-UP-BOUNCY-FUN-HOUSE

Though I myself have reasons for such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; in regard to the law, a Pharisee; as for zeal, persecuting the church; as for legalistic righteousness, faultless. (Philippians 3:4-6, NIV)

Good Morning!
Tiffany’s students and families came to our home last night for the annual end of school barbeque. Several kids and adults participated—we lost count at one hundred. We had face painting, cotton candy, burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, ball games, and a movie that recorded the student’s school year! It was all fun; however, the secret to our success was a big-blow-up-bouncy-fun-house set up in our backyard courtesy of some parents who rented it for the event.

To make sure you get this picture—imagine a big-blow-up-bouncy-fun-house filled with high-energy, bouncy, laughing kids and . . . yes. . . old kids (adults). According to the young and old kids, the big-blow-up-bouncy-fun-house made it the best backyard ever! Who knew that a big-blow-up-bouncy-fun-house would be the key to success?

Success is an elusive and sought after commodity!

The Apostle Paul discussed his success before he encountered Christ. He lived the consummate Jewish life: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews, a Pharisee; zealous, righteousness, and faultless. The list would have been considered to be a perfect success; however, Paul was transformed after he encountered Christ. Life no longer had to be based on success in the world but solely upon the presence, power, and peace of Christ. Life in Christ results in a dynamic, continual transformation.

Living the best life ever is not about success in the world but about following Christ!
Meditate on the difference between focusing on success and Christ:
Powerful . . .
Dynamic . . .
Transformational living.

Learning with you to live a transformational life through Christ,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)