Let us not place God in a box

James 1:17 (ESV)

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

A few years ago, a rare archaeological discovery was made in Northern Israel. Archaeologists discovered a 1/2 meter statue of Hercules which they say was dated to the second century.

In Greek mythology, Hercules was the son of the Greek god Zeus, and the mortal mother Alcmene -- the wisest and most beautiful of all mortal women. Hercules was said to surpass all mortal men in strength, size and skill. How did Hercules become such a powerful mortal according to mythology? It was because his father was the Greek god, Zeus.

While this is a mythological story, we as saints of the most high have a real Heavenly Father who sits on His throne in heaven. While we live in these mortal bodies, we're called to do extraordinary things in this life! We have a Spiritual Father sitting on the throne who wants to give us wisdom from above. He wants to give us "peace that passes all understanding." And He's calling us to live a life outside this natural realm -- a life worthy of a "King and a Priest" of the Most High.

While Hercules was a myth -- our life is a reality -- the reality that God is our heavenly Father! Let us not place God in a box -- but recognize that God is calling us to live outside the box! Our life before we were born again was a "mortal" life, but having crossed over, we are now called to live a supernatural life! So live it -- because our life is an inheritance directly from our Heavenly Father!

Dear Lord, we thank You for the life You have given to us. Help us live that life in a manner that is pleasing to You. In the Name of Jesus Amen.