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UP

Friday, May 21st, 2010 by Jon McDugle

Have you seen the movie “up” yet? It’s still on my “to watch” list. The preview looked good! I’m assuming much of the plot has to do with the main character experiencing some sort of redemption while being in the state of “up”.

God talks a lot about “up”. Through James (4.10) He says, “Humble yourself before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”  Where do you suppose “up” is? If you could ask God, “Where is up?” What do you think He would say? I can imagine Him smiling and saying… ”It’s one place you don’t want to miss!” Jesus talks a lot about “up”.

The pathway to “up” is to humble ourselves before Him! Simple concept… tough to live out! So the way up is down. It means laying down my wants… demands… desires… dreams before Him. When we lay it all down He promises “up”.

I have a friend who every time I ask him, “What’s up?” he tells me… ”the ceiling”.  Hopefully one day he’ll start to answer that question… ”you and me thanks to HIM”!  :-)

Your brother,
Jon

Jon McDugle is the lead pastor at First Baptist Church in Danville, Indiana (map). He can be reached by email at jon@firstbaptistdanville.com. Learn more about our church, our staff and don't forget to subscribe to Jon's weekly blog posts by rss or email. See all posts written by Jon.