Friday, December 24, 2010

Critically Wrong Image of God

[S] John 19:7 --
 7The Jews answered him, "We have a law, and by that law He ought to die because He made Himself out to be the Son of God."

[O] These Jews were so sure of the image, or concept, of their God and His Son such that they were confident Jesus was pretending to be the Son of God.  Although the Jews original intentions began with the right motive of sustaining their relationship with God as His chosen people, their image of the true God had warped into something they had fabricated through their self-righteousness and that led for them to such a lethal position of denying and killing the true Son of God.  This shows how critical it is for me to have the right and accurate image of God in my heart because when I miss that baseline, my life is going to be total mess, ending up ripping apart other people's lives even with a totally good intentions.

[A] So crucial for me to retain the clear picture of who my God is and what He desires for me to do on daily basis.  This is not some degree or certification that I cram for to achieve it but a daily adjustments of my own life based on His word for me.  This is also a path that may be lonely as mentioned in John 19:17 as God calls me to obey and follow.  It is not some glorious martyrdom either.  It is a simple walk every moment immersed in His guidance through the Word and relationship developed through prayer.

[P] Dear Father, allow me to slip into such a relationship so tight and close in order for me to understand the accurate picture of Your purpose and the message for me on daily basis.  Let it be the purpose and vision for my life and family.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.

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