Those who belong to Christ Jesus… (Galatians 5:24)
Stop right there.
Let’s begin the week with a quick heart check. As you read the above words, “Those who belong to Christ Jesus,”what was your gut reaction?
- Did you just blow right past it, doing the obligatory read so you can get on with your day?
- Did you rebel just a bit–or just a lot–thinking about how you’re your own person and you don’t belong to anyone, while images of slavery and oppression ran through your head?
- Did you feel guilt, knowing that you just don’t measure up to what a Christ-follower ought to be?
- Did you smile, feeling peace and joy and contentment run through you at the thought that he loves you, that the Creator of the Universe has called you to be his own, that you are completely, irrevocably, thoroughly his?
I know what the answer is supposed to be, but that’s not what I asked, now is it?
May I suggest that you make time this morning to go before the Throne of Grace and let your Lord refresh, renew, restore that heart before you take it into the week?
I’ll be right there beside you. But don’t worry…there’s room.
Happy Monday, Beloved.