As a child, I was often accused of thinking to much. Why was my favorite word. I never used it obnoxiously. I was just curious about how things worked or what things did. If the person I asked couldn't or wouldn't answer my question, I would lie in bed at night and dream up an answer. Along with this vicious cycle of thinking, I have a vivid imagination. I can picture events in my head. I can entertain myself for hours with games and stories in my mind. I have had conversations with historical figures and imaginary friends. And NO, I am NOT CrAzY!
It is imagination that drove Thomas Edison to try and fail over 2000 times to invent the light bulb. It is also imagination that has invented cars, televisions and computers. We have access to some wonderful things that were first invented in the imagination. However, there are some problems with the human imagination. It is not HOLY!
When God created man, he made him in his image. This is not only a reference to the physical characteristics of the man Jesus that our bodies are fashioned after, it is also a reference to patterns of thinking. God then gave Adam one rule to follow in the garden. Satan prompted Eve to ask why and they both give in to the imaginations of the flesh.
It is when imaginations become desires that we must judge them and cast them off or act and suffer the consequences.
Romans 1:21 "Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened."
Learning to judge thoughts and ideas with scripture will strengthen your heart toward God and will keep you from making mistakes that can cost you your testimony.
II Corinthians 10:3-5 "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds. Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ."
Do you imagine yourself as unworthy of God's love? What does scripture say?
I John 3:1 "Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knowth us not, because it knew him not."
I am God's child. I am a daughter of the King! He loves me!
Do you imagination yourself as an ugly creature? What does scripture say?
Psalm 139:14 "I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well."
Cast down those imaginations. Refuse to allow them to develop roots. Become thankful to God for how God has created you, with all your unique features and abilities. Practice obedience to Christ by developing a daily relationship with him through prayer and Bible reading. You will then be blessed with glorious thoughts of a heavenly home and a future that is far above what your imagination can think.
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