Often, I've noticed the different spiritual influences in my life coming together in chorus on the same themes. Only God can make that happen, obviously! And that fact gives me reason to pause and consider those themes seriously.
The theme recently has been the importance of God's law for the Christian. It's one of those things that I struggle with, even though I probably shouldn't. But Christians regard the Law differently and apply the Law differently. Amidst all the differences, lately I was finding myself somewhat confused.
Then, Sunday night, Pastor Fortner said (and I quote as well as I can remember), "I want you to remember that Jesus died for you in order to align your heart with His."
It isn't just about being saved, becoming joyful, and sharing the good news with others. It's about becoming holy as Jesus was holy. And it has to be in that order.
Jesus kept the Law (i.e. Ten Commandments) perfectly while He was on our earth. If we want to please Him, we will try to be like Him, yes?
And then we sang, "Love so amazing, so divine,/ Demands my soul, my life, my all."
My soul. He died to save me. My soul is His!
My life. This can't just be talking about long-term missions, because not everyone is called to that. How can I know what it means to live my life for Him?
- "How can a young man keep his way pure ? By keeping it according to Your word." (Psalm 119:9)
- "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." (John 14:15)
- "O how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day." (Psalm 119:97)
". . .Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for good works.." Titus 2:14
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