Hebrews chapter 9 verse 14 (NIV)
How much more, then, will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God, cleanse our consciences from acts that lead to death, so that we may serve the living God!
It was the last half of this verse that spoke to me today. I read that Jesus saved us, not to allow us to do whatever we feel like, but so that we might live to serve the living God as we should. To some that might seem restrictive but in fact the opposite is true. It’s in serving God, and in being obedient that we find the life that Jesus came to bring us. Did He Himself not say, “I have come that they may have life and live it to the full.” (John 10 verse 10) Serving God should never be seen as a drudge. It should bring us joy and fulfilment if we do it with the right attitude.
Dear Lord,
Thank You that Jesus gave everything for me. Help me in return to serve with commitment and joy. I ask in His Name. Amen.