Day 6 - God's Work

Today's reading in the book "A Call To Die" reminds us of God's Mystery, the Adventure of following Him, and the Passion that he calls us to live with. It's easy to let the rules and commands of life get in the way of our relationship with Christ. Rules are easy. Commands are almost comforting. We like to have things that we can measure. Rules and laws are measurable things - Relationships are not measurable.
There is nothing inherently wrong with laws and rules - they help to keep us on the road while preventing us from running people over as we live. They act like a mirror, showing us the pitfalls in life so that we don't fall into them again. And for those who follow Christ, the laws and commands can be a source of guidance to show us how Christ would have us live. But the problem we grapple with is letting these laws and commands take over our lives. God didn't give us the law to set us up for failure, but to guide us into a deeper relationship with him. He wants to be with us for service and protection.
The mystery of God is that He loved us enough to die for us even though we don't "deserve" it. One of the greatest mysteries of God is that while we were yet sinners, undeserving sinners, He sent His Son Jesus to die for our sins. In short, He loves us and His love has nothing to do with our "deserving it" it has everything to do with a love that never fails or gives up.
As we deepen this relationship with God, we will be embarking on an adventure that will renew our passion and zeal for God in a way that simply is beyond words. One of these adventures happens as we are met by God in the words of the Bible. When God comes face to face with us in the words of the Bible, we become adventurers with Him.
Today we continue our adventure of being met by God. Today my prayer for you is that the Holy Spirit would fill you inexplicable peace and joy. I pray that as you deepen your relationship with Jesus, you would become Ablaze! with the passion of being served by God. Remember it's God's work, he has simply invited us to participate - Peace for the Journey!