February 24, 2005 Romans 2:12 - 24

February 24, 2005                                                                               Romans 2:12 – 24

 

Romans 2:17-21 “But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast of your relation to God and know his will and determine what is best because you are instructed in the law, and if you are sure that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, a corrector of the foolish, a teacher of children, having in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth, you, then, that teach others, will you not teach yourself?”

 

            I love the Bible because it is full of truth. God gives the signs of this truth whenever we look. All we have to do is see that!  For example look at the trees outside. Think of the caterpillars encased in cocoons on those dead branches. Think of the butterflies emerging to eat the new green leaves of spring. How can anyone NOT believe in Jesus’ (and our own) resurrection?!?

            Another truth is playing out at my house. My son is eleven years old. As he grows, he is given more freedom – but, with freedom comes added responsibility. As he grows, I expect to remind him less of those duties and responsibilities, to nag him less as his responsibilities become second nature to him, to be “written on his heart.”  It will happen, right? It will happen. I have faith…

            Through his son Jesus Christ, God has given Christians freedom from worry, guilt, and fear that so many in this world will never know. Our responsibility is to know his will more and to share our knowledge, love, and faith with those around us. It will happen. God has put his faith in us.

 

Lord, help me to see your truths all around us.  Write your words on my heart.  Put your love in my heart.  In your Son’s name we beseech you.  Amen.

 

Contributed by Dave Cerven