Refocusing ~ Steve Arterburn, Daily New Life, Nov. 15 Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.” - Romans 3:20 When Jesus walked the earth, He directed the focus off of the apparently “good” people doing apparently “good” things, and redirected people’s focus on to God. The religious leaders were pointing to the rules; Jesus pointed to Himself, through whom relationships are restored to God. A healthy, growing faith is always focused on the person of God Himself. A healthy faith begins and ends in God, not in rules, regulations, and sheer duty. Jesus Christ, not religion, is at the core of a robust Christian faith. Today Jesus Christ offers people like you and me the same opportunity He gave to people in the early church. The choice is ours. We can insist on performing and conforming out of obligation, and we can try to feel good by chalking up good deeds. Or you can choose Christ’s way. You can love God with all our heart, mind, and soul. You can experience His love and get to know Him intimately. You can stop hiding behind religious facades and meet Him right where you are. You can focus on Him and find sanity, rest, and peace when all hell seems to be breaking loose around you. Life is not about you. Surrender yourself to Christ’s love and acceptance. Grow closer to Him. Make Him—not your “good deeds” or anyone or anything else—the focus of your life. You’ll never regret it. “Rules are not necessarily sacred, principles are.” - Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945)
Posted on: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:34:49 +0000
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