i only have a second to write... here goes...
What an unreal concept... that Holy God, in His infinite love... is jealous for my attention. It's natural, as Matt mentioned in his sermon, for us to hear the word "jealous" and think that somehow God is longing for something that He doesn't have. It seems silly to believe God would be "wanting" for anything. But, the concept of jealousy, in God's case, is simply... He is jealous for what is RIGHTFULLY HIS. oh, that's me, by the way.
but... the tricky thing is... though i am completely God's... i choose to give myself over to other things before Him. i place other things in His rightful place... and His jealousy is aroused for me.
can you believe it? i am just a silly girl. =)
anyway, think about that.
2 comments:
It's funny you have brought this up.
I was just reading Every Man's Battle and I came across the shield verse.
"Flee from sexual immorality... you are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."
1 Corinthians 6:18-20
Just the idea that I was bought at the price of Jesus' life. That means I am God's and I have no authority to make the decision to falter, and by making the choice to sin I reject Christ's authority in my life for my own "authority". So, what would it look like for Christ to be the ultimate authority?
Wouldn't it look like going to him for every decision big and small?
I only dream of having your grace and wisdom. God did an amazing job with you.
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