Romans 6:23 "For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."
Yesterday's post was about how much I love HGTV, and me relating the programs to my own life. I am like an old, broken down house in need of constant renovations. In almost all of the shows I watch, the homeowners have a certain budget allotted for the work to be done. On one show, Love It or List It, there is a friendly competition between the designer and real estate agent. The designer, even after being given large budgets, usually has to ask for more to get everything done that she proposes to do. Most times the homeowners refuse the increase because the cost is too high. This means that they are willing to live with those areas that will not be addressed even when the carpenter shows them the need for the repair.
I have to wonder, do we as believers say no to some of the changes or renovations that we need in our lives because we also feel the cost is too high? There are certainly areas of my life that need major work, but am I willing to pay the cost? Perhaps God will require me to go somewhere that makes me uncomfortable, or give up something that I do not want to (or think I can). Maybe He is asking me to spend more time with Him in devotion and prayer, but my time is too valuable to give too much over; after all, I have a lot to do every day. Maybe He is calling me to help someone in need, but this will require me to leave my comfort zone, and that could cause stress. "No," I say, "the price is too high." Maybe He is actually laying it on my heart to give more of my finances to Him, but I have to have enough for my family and we may be planning an outing or vacation and there will be no extra to give.
The truth is that Jesus held nothing back, and the cost was taking the sin if the world upon Himself. There has never been anything with a higher cost. He did this for me and you, no whining or excuses. He was willing to give all of Himself to save me. If Jesus is the model for my own life, shouldn't I be willing to do anything God asks of me also? The Master Carpenter is always showing me areas in need of vital repair in my life and deep in my soul; should I ever think the cost is too high? Will I ever reach the place where I turn everything I have and I am over to Him? The ultimate gift of salvation that Jesus gives is free.
I am, as always, under renovations.
1 comment:
Lehann - your willingness to know the Lord and follow and wait patiently for his call is admirable. SO many people are rushing through life, wasting time, being self centered, and weighing out our options.
I love that your options always come from God. You always look to Him and ask Him for help. I only wish more people did that.
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