1/31 Have a Cause

And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.   

Numbers 27:5

Mozart showed prodigious ability from his earliest childhood. Already competent on keyboard and violin, he composed at the age of five and performed before European royalty.  But just because Mozart was brilliant didn't mean that he had to stop practicing.  In order to learn more, Mozart had to travel and spend time away from his family.  He had a cause and his cause was to grow in his music.

Sometimes it takes a gentle push from a parent to give their child a cause.  I remember how I encouraged my children to play a sport at least once so they could determine if they would like it.  I remember pushing Emily to play volleyball and then later having her tell me how she was glad that she tried it once.

I also provided avenues for my children to participate in church activities, be faithul in church attendance and take notes during lessons.  Today they love the Lord and serve Him on their own.  You see, my cause was to live in such a way for the Lord that the kids would know my cause was genuine and my prayer was for them to see why I had such a cause for the Lord.  Then they too, would have the same cause in their lives.

Jesus had a cause too.  His cause was to ensure everyone had a way to go to Heaven.  His cause was the greatest sacrifice of all, because His cause cost Him rejection from the people, suffering on the Cross and eventually death.  But Jesus saw beyond the initial cause because He rose again on the third day for you and I.

What is your cause in life?  Think about Jesus' sacrifice and His cause for you and I.  If you don't know what your cause is, then pray that God reveals yours to you.

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Today's Theme

Have a cause for God.  Because a good cause for God is a great cause.

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Reading Thru The Bible

Judges 3-5