Reading: Romans 8:9
“But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since
the Spirit of God dwells in you. Anyone who does not have the Spirit of Christ
does not belong to him.”
Credentials. Associations. Family. Activities.
To whom do we belong?
We are all considered admired or tainted by others who
examine who they think we are. And perhaps too, by whom we think we are,
because of our heritage, education, and life decisions. A mix of personal
choices and passed down history.
Our version and perception of ourselves is clouded by both
past and present. But the Lord’s view of each of us is different. He sees us as
His creation woven in the womb, as who we are in His redemption, as who we will
be as we live by His Spirit. Psalm 139
We focus on all that is wrong—all the loss and failures we
so often repeat. Our sight is blurred when we trust only in ourselves—in the flesh.
“I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you
not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Isaiah 43:19 (NRSV)
His Spirit breaks through our charred hearts and faithless
will. He sets us on His path. New hope—new beginnings—new heritage.
Thank you, Lord, for searching out each of each to belong to
you. Thank you for Your ongoing protection in Your Spirit. Please keep us listening
to Your nudges of life and keep us from falling back into old ways.
Psalm of Worship: Proverbs 8:8
“All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing
twisted or crooked in them.”
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