7 For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself. 8 For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord's. 9 For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.
- What feelings does "whether we live or die, we are the Lord's" evoke?
- How does belonging to the Lord impact your life? Your death?
- Why do you sometimes feel that it doesn't matter what you do?
- What reassurance does this passage give you?
- In what ways does this passage challenge you?
There are times that I just want to be left alone. Too many people are expecting something from me and I don't want to be in that position. I just want to be by myself. I've known people who would move to the woods and live as a hermit if they had their way. Sometimes I just want to do what I want to do and not worry about what others think about my actions. I want to speak my mind and not be concerned about whose feelings I hurt. Some people I know seem to do just that. This passage puts the brakes on actually doing these things. I want the freedom to do whatever I want, just like a child doesn't want to be told what to do. But I am not free, I belong to Christ the Lord. Realizing my state should be both the motivation and restraint that I need to live each day.
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I am amazed how your comments describe myself and my attitude. My motivation should always be to honor the Lord in what I am doing. I sometimes "forget" and require a nudge from my wonderful wife. I like this passage and I like your comments. I do read your posted blog every day and make them part of my devotional each morning. I have not posted a comment lately. I tell myself I am too busy getting ready for the Kenya mission trip. As a result I did not want anything to bother me while I prepare. This was the lesson I needed. Harold, thank you for this gentle nudge.
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