I took a poll at our family Bible study recently, “Why Aren’t More Believers Living The Life He Promised?” Here are some of the answers that were shared –

Some are not real Christians

It’s more natural to do what we want than what He wants

It’s easier to do the wrong thing

The devil

Pride and selfishness

We live in a broken world

What do you think?

I think that it’s because we are not desperate for Him. I think it’s because we don’t seek Him as if our lives depended upon Him. We are so distracted in this age of distractions. We try to fill needs only He can fill with people, stuff and activities.

Luke, Jesus’ disciple shares some interesting examples of people desperate .........