Deuteronomy 29
Those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.... (vs 29)
Most of us really do know what is good for us. We know what we should be doing, where we should be, and even might have a good idea of where we are going. These things are written on our hearts.
The Lord, according to today's reading, has revealed to us the words of the law so that we might do them. But, who can do them? We all fall short. The letter of the law will condemn us everytime. We have a much better chance of changing things in our lives if we go with the spirit of the law.
Jauary 1, 2012 is just a few days away. As they reflect on their past and look to the future many people will resolve to make changes to their lives for a better, healthier, happier future. But, as soon as we commit to something, as soon as we attempt to follow the law as we have decided it to be for ourselves, we will begin to backslide. As soon as the line is drawn in the sand we will want to cross it. The letter of the law always condemns. But, the Spirit of the risen Christ will save us - even from ourselves.
Hopefully, this is not one of those blogs that is really confusing... as it is a confusing morning for me. I am on vacation and taking the time to work on a resolution or two. Figured waiting till New Year's Day was just an excuse not to start today... But, old habits die hard... they are fighting to survive :)
Those things which are revealed belong to us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law.... (vs 29)
Most of us really do know what is good for us. We know what we should be doing, where we should be, and even might have a good idea of where we are going. These things are written on our hearts.
The Lord, according to today's reading, has revealed to us the words of the law so that we might do them. But, who can do them? We all fall short. The letter of the law will condemn us everytime. We have a much better chance of changing things in our lives if we go with the spirit of the law.
Jauary 1, 2012 is just a few days away. As they reflect on their past and look to the future many people will resolve to make changes to their lives for a better, healthier, happier future. But, as soon as we commit to something, as soon as we attempt to follow the law as we have decided it to be for ourselves, we will begin to backslide. As soon as the line is drawn in the sand we will want to cross it. The letter of the law always condemns. But, the Spirit of the risen Christ will save us - even from ourselves.
Hopefully, this is not one of those blogs that is really confusing... as it is a confusing morning for me. I am on vacation and taking the time to work on a resolution or two. Figured waiting till New Year's Day was just an excuse not to start today... But, old habits die hard... they are fighting to survive :)
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