God's plan for every true child of God is that he/she lives an 'Ab-normal life'(above normal). He intended for His children to live a life that is far high above the world's standards. God wants His children to be the pacesetters on earth in every endeavor.
3 John 1:2
Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers.
This kind of life will certainly look absurd and foolish to the world because the carnal man cannot understand the things of God and the foolishness of God is wiser than the wisdom of this world.
This kind of life is what I call “the purposeful life'- thus a life that’s not just about belonging to a religious denomination. A life whose motto is not EAT,SLEEP,GO TO CHURCH, REPEAT but a life that is poised towards obeying the master(God) at ALL COST. Thus, this people just like the martyrs of Christianity(St. Stephen, James the son of Zebedee,St. Peter e.t.c.) are willing to give up their life for the sake of the work of God. They are comfortable even in their discomfort.
This kind of life is normal to those who belong to the best political party called H.M.P.P( HEAVEN MINDED PEOPLE'S PARTY).
This people remain focused and committed to living this 'Ab-normal' life despite the mockery and persecutions they receive from the world.
They hold on to Jesus' word that says in John 15:18-20
" 18 If the world hates you, know that it hated Me before it hated you.
19 If you belonged to the world, the world would treat you with affection and would love you as its own. But because you are not of the world [no longer one with it], but I have chosen (selected) you out of the world, the world hates (detests) you.
20 Remember that I told you, A servant is not greater than his master [is not superior to him]. If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you; if they kept My word and obeyed My teachings, they will also keep and obey yours.
It is good to note that Christianity is not a religion but a way of life.
Religions are man made. Two Latin words make up our English word "religion;" "re" and "ligio." "Re" means to "go back," and "ligio" means "to bind." "Religion" then means "to bind back." Religions are man's efforts to bind himself back to God. They are Satan inspired.
So don't be discouraged when persecuted and never give in to the world's standards because in due season the master will reward your faithfulness with a crown of glory in his heavenly empire.
Always stay connected to Jesus the true vine and the true source of life.
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