The Eyes of Christ

How we look at the world depends on each of us. WHO we are, and WHOSE we are. Interacting within this world can be challenging at times. It's supposed to be than way. How we meet the world's challenges today is what defines us for eternity.

There is a scene in the movie The Matrix where Neo (Keanu Reeves) tells Morpheus (Lawrence Fishburn) the he knows Kung Fu. Morpheus quickly replies "Show me."

The ensuing fight scene is a training exercise. You and I face training exercises in our lives too. And God is watching. Just when we think we've mastered something in our Christian walk, time for another lesson!

After this brief battle scene in the movie, Morpheus explains why Neo failed in his training. But then he does something unique. Morpheus gets Neo thinking about the world he is living in. Questioning his beliefs. Then, with that new knowledge, Morpheus utters a word we have heard all too often in OUR training. "Again!"

You and I are bound to repeat the earthly lessons God sets before us if we don't learn from them and grow in our faith journey. Do you think you are a strong Christian and know everything you need to know?

"Again!"

Each day brings a news lesson to be learned or a new test. How we do depends upon our willingness to let go of this world and submit to the will of our Father - our training instructor.

As you walk through each day, be on the lookout. The next person you meet, the next encounter at work, the upcoming family get together, they are all training exercises designed just for you.

When God says, "Show me" in our day today, will we show him OUR strength and what we've learned" Or will we show Him our weakness and how much we need Christ? Where do we get our strength for battle?

How we do in the battle today depends upon whose eyes we are using to see the world with. Are they OUR eyes or the eyes of Christ?

"I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
2My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

3He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

5The Lord watches over you—
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.

7The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore." -Psalm 121

Morpheus Fighting Neo