Wednesday, July 25

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Galatians 5:13-14

(13) “You, my brothers, were called to be free.  But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love.  (14) The entire law is summed up in a single command: Love your neighbor as yourself.”

When we have confessed our sin in true repentance, we are set free from the penalty of sin.  We are ushered into the presence of God with freedom to worship Him alone and serve him with all of our heart and life.  What do you do with the freedom and time God has given you?  Are your days filled with what makes you happy, or do you seek to be obedient to the purpose and plans God has designed for you?  Happiness is overrated!  We are to delight in the joy as God offers to fill our lives daily with His blessings.

He has blessed you to be a blessing to the people that He places on your path of life.  

Each morning, commit to the Lord your willingness to be obedient through acts of love and kindness to those in your neighborhood, family and at your work.   

God asks an all important question in Micah 6:8; “And what does the LORD require of you?  To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. 

 If the people in your life were asked to testify on the witness stand in God’s holy court room as to your obedience, would there be enough evidence to convict you of being a faithful follower of Jesus Christ?  To your fellow man to you act justly?  Does mercy overflow out of your life to the people that God places in your path?  Do you puff yourself up with pride, or do you truly walk in humility with God?  Keep a journal or record of how God is using you each day to bless someone else.  In the words of William Care, “Only one life and soon will pass.  Only what’s done for Christ will last.”

Prayer

O God, regardless of how I feel, I choose to trust and rejoice in you.  You alone are the one who will reveal your plan and purpose for my life.  I will trust, day by day, in your faithfulness to me.  Bless me to be a blessing today.  AMEN


Pastor Roger Crites