God Today
Devotions
September 15, 2003
Be
imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of
love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant
offering and sacrifice to God.
Ephesians 5:1-2
Morality is not something that can be imposed, but rather something that
must be realized and received by the heart. Our character is constantly
changing and growing, as we make a choice to follow after the things of
God, allowing Him to make daily transformations. Simply trying to follow
a rigid set of rules, will not produce transformation. It is when our
hearts grasp the revelation of the truth and character of Jesus Christ
that we begin to understand a morality rooted in love and expressed
through action. Jesus Christ is the standard of the universe and does
not change; a standard that is based on the very nature and character of
God. We can’t act against His standard, expecting to make things right.
Deep down in each of us, there is a need for a standard of right and
wrong; moral and immoral. We will find it in Jesus Christ; it will
become rooted deep within our hearts, unyielding by changing cultures
and not shaken by circumstance and events. It is consistent and strong
and holds the world together.
Prayer
God, You are faithful. Your character and standard cannot be moved or
shaken. It is more than rules and regulations; it is about love and
choosing to submit to Your authority, allowing You to transform us into
the image of Your Son Jesus Christ. He is the standard; allow Him to be
evident in our daily living. Amen.
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