I wonder how Christ thought of himself in this world?
He didn't.
He came to serve a purpose.
His purpose was His life. Literally!
He gave His life to God and all.
Now, how do I think of myself in this world?
Insert 100's of labels here...
Which identifier is the most significant?
Certainly I am now more of a father and husband than a surfer, for example.
At some point my life will be given up.
It is inevitable.
It is a reality.
Unchanging Truth.
Christ did not teach us how to live.
He taught us how to die!
He taught us how to exist, such that love is the only thing that matters.
To truly walk that walk, we must leave ourselves behind.
Have you ever noticed what happens when you are living any moment based on the love of others?
Not from the self serving notion of "what is in it for me?"...
but from the perspective of what can I offer this moment that is totally free of any restrictions.
Your Ego disappears.
In a loving moment, is it possible that the absence of self is the presence of God?
For what motivates the self sacrifice?
The trust that someone may treat me the same when I need it? Perhaps. Some may call that FAITH.
The potential for future gain? Perhaps. Some may call that HOPE.
The good feeling given to others? Perhaps. Some may call that LOVE.
God has given us all the ability to see Him in those moments.
We need not look any further.
A universal human truth that no one can deny is that we are all going to die.
Why not start now?
The joy that comes from the Father in His presence, releases us from this world in which we live.
Christ is the eternal messenger of that reality.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
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