Who are you constantly ambitious for and striving earnestly to please?
In 2 Corinthians 5:9, Paul tells us that whether he is at home [on earth away from Him] or away from home [and with Him], he is constantly ambitious and strives earnestly to be pleasing to Him [God]. And I ask myself, “Am I constantly ambitious and striving earnestly to please God?” And what does that look like -- being constantly ambitious and striving earnestly? Ambitious - “having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed” Earnest - “showing sincere and intense conviction” (Oxford languages) What pleases God? Just to mention a few: Faith - trust in, lean on, rely on Him - without faith, it’s impossible to please Him (Hebrews 11:6) Loving God; loving others - the two most important commandments (Matthew 22:37-39) Obedience - if we really love Jesus, we will keep His commands (John 14:15) If I’m having faith in God, loving Him, loving others, and obeying His Word, then I am “living in Jesus.” I’m living so vitally connected to Him like ...