What's Your God Project?

"What's your God project?" That was the question and sermon from our elder this morning. The point that he made was ultimately, "what do you boast in?", or "what do you do to climb to God?". He went on to reference those who attempted to build a tower to the heavens for their sake (gen.11) and the 'brood of vipers' who were proud of their forefathers so as to approve themselves to God (Matt.3).

I ask myself what my God projects are and it's pretty easy to think of things. In fact, I think all 'spiritual' things I do come at the risk of being actions to improve my place or reach God: bible reading, praying, sharing the gospel, loving my family, etc. I know without a doubt I'm often guilty of these as religious actions. And I make no excuses; I'm an arrogant sinner who can be prone to thinking my deeds are good. Period.

And this is the EXACT mentality that I must repent of; it's worthy of the pits of hell and makes me pharisee-like. But, something which is sweet, so sweet, is to confess this sin and then trust in Jesus as my savior.  Jesus' yoke is truly easy and his burden is light! If you don't believe me try it - take every single anxiety, every thing that you think is good about yourself, and every sin, every thing you're ashamed of and unload it on Jesus. All of it, be liberal, boast in your weaknesses. Then, and here is the most important part, trust Jesus that you are 100% righteous, cleansed, pure, perfect, in his eyes. PERIOD. No buts, no ands, no ifs, nadda. Jesus met every single condition for righteousness when he died and rose from the grave.

So if you have any God projects kick them to the curb. Don't work, just believe (Rom. 4:4-8). The cross is the only God Project. Glory!