Day 285 - Dare to Be Different (ASL Epistle)

Transcript: Dear Beautiful Souls, Are you different? Do you dare to be different, by being like Jesus? The Bible tells us not to follow what the world tells us is desirable, but follow God by becoming more Christ-like. To be different from the world around us, we are following the instructions on how to do this. Dare to be different. There are four metaphors to describe the difference: 1. Light not darkness The world around is living in darkness. Don’t run away from the darkness, rather, shine in it. Darkness implies ignorance and sin. You were in darkness. Jesus shines his light into your life. You are a child of the light. 2. Day not night We are children of the day of the Lord, meaning the triumph of that great day when Jesus returns. 3. Awake not asleep Jesus is with you now. Jesus himself used this same language of keeping watch and being awake. Don’t go to sleep spiritually. Be prepared for the Lord’s coming – awake and watchful. 4. Sober not drunk Be self-controlled literally means “not intoxicated by wine.”Like the other metaphors it speaks of both a physical state and a spiritual reality. Drunkenness arises from a lack of self-control and an indulgence of the senses in order to escape reality. Seek to be self-controlled in every area of your life. Put on the clothing of faith, love and hope. Your lifestyle is to be totally different from those around you. You are to honor your leaders. You are called to a life of respect. Always treat people with respect. Always stay peaceful. If you want to bring out the best in people you must see the best in them. Be kind to everyone. Kindness should always be surrounded by you. Even little acts of kindness are so powerful that they can change the world around you. How can you dare to be different? Read 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28. And hope you have a Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Light & Love 💖❤️, Loi