Luke 19:48
Oh, that this would be said of us! And yet, we seem to have no problem holding on to everything else in our lives but His word.
The boxes of stuff piled up in the garage that I tell myself, "I might use someday," even though someday never seems to come.
The clothes in my closet that I still hope to be able to fit into again.
The fear that keeps me from reaching out like I should.
The finances that seem to never be enough.
The bitterness of a previous hurt that eats at my soul.
Sound familiar?
Yet I know the truth:
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb."
Psalm 19: 7-10
And if this isn't enough to get us to hold on to His words, think about what Jesus "hung" onto for our sake...Paul tells us in Galatians 3:13,
"Christ redeemed us from the curse of the Law, having become a curse for us -- for it is written, 'CURSED IS EVERYONE WHO HANGS ON A TREE.'"
What more of a reason do we need to do as those early disciples did, and hang onto His every word?!
The question is, what are you holding on to instead?
SO true I think about all the things I hang on to and they are completely meaningless. I was reading about doubting Thomas this morning and how he actually had to put his hand in the hands of Jesus to believe and Jesus says stop doubting and believe. I felt like he was talking to me. I pray that there would be no doubt in my mind what Jesus did for me when he hung on that cross and that my life would be a reflection of him! - Jeremy
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