Thursday, May 3, 2012

Losing the Luster

Lamentations 4:1a
1aHow the gold has lost its luster, the fine gold become dull.

Do you know what happens when gold loses its luster? It turns from bright and shiny to not only dull looking but if it's not real or only gold plated, it turns an ugly shade of green. Zion was once considered God's pride and joy but because of sin (anything not pleasing to God), Zion lost its glow. Losing your glow in the Lord can come very easily if you willingly take part in the things He says not to and know you shouldn't. Disobedience was the very first sin so that's the sin most prevalent in every child born into this world. It's the DNA of Adam but the DNA of Jesus is what we ALL ought to strive for. Jesus' DNA is of obedience. That's why we are follower's of Christ. Losing one's luster isn't just about losing a glow. It's about losing the favor of God. How can you lose your favor? God simply removes His hand from your life and everything He once blessed He can easily curse. The likability you once had among everyone can become frustration and irritation. Every plan you have God can shut every door. No it's not something that has to last forever but the length of time really depends on when you get to a place where you are ready to SUBMIT to Him as the final authority in your life. God is always present but He will show you what it's like to get a dead signal on his phone line.

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