This morning as I open His Word, I looked to find that same stability and comfort. That even though my personal or professional life breaks down, or even my body ( today I blacked out at the gym=embarrassing to the max)
that my life is still hidden in Christ and while He only promises a narrow and difficult path that few can actually find, I find comfort in this:
"so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."
Romans 5:21
You see, Satan is the father of lies, the author of confusion and totes a sower of discord and division..sin that reigns in death.
Ew. But we all catch glimpses of that even in our Christian walks right?
While on the other hand, Christ came and brought unity. The unity He brings is that grace reigns through His righteousness.
That previously where sin abounded, now His grace can abound so much more.
So, If I call Him Lord and Master, do I see that grace reigning in my life because of His righteousness? Or do I see death and confusion and lies from Satan?
Just something to rethink and pray through.
What is reigning in my life? Who is the source of that?
May it always be Jesus, regardless of the difficulty or narrowness of the path. Thats my prayer for today.
God, will you please reign in my heart and mind so that Your grace and righteousness aren't just my foundation but the thing I cherish the most throughout the day. Please guard my heart and mind with your Truth, with the knowledge and steadfast example of Christ and fill me up with Your Spirit so that I can live a life & speak words that honor and reflect You. Amen.
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Please write a book. I promise to buy it and read it. I recommend it to all my friends
ReplyDeleteschmabi! i love you. i don't think i want to write a book. at least its not in my current life plan. ha ha ha.
ReplyDeletebut if i ever did:
1. id give it to you for free
2. you had better read it!
just like you read my sermon notes ya know??
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