Yesterday, I shared a thought from Hebrews chapter 12, verses 1 and 2 concerning the fact that we are to “Look unto Jesus the author . . .” I mentioned that since Jesus is the Author, He is writing the story of our lives, a story with ups and downs, a story with highs and lows, yet, it is a story that He will finish in our lives. So, in my simple way of thinking – if Jesus is writing a story with my life, if He is penning a letter of my life, then I wonder if I am delivering the message He intended? I wonder if I am delivering a message of faith, hope and love? Or, am I delivering a message of failure and short comings and disappointments? I wonder if I am even delivering a letter worth reading? As the old saying goes, “If being a Christian was a crime, I wonder if there would be enough evidence in the “Letter of My Life” to convict me?
To take it a little further, I wonder if my letter is strong enough to stand on its’ own, or do I need letters of recommendations from others to validate my letter? Do I need to wear a Cross around my neck for people to know I am a follower of Christ, or does the letter of my life stand on its own? Do I need to wear a shirt with WWJD, or is my personal testimony strong enough to stand alone? When people look at me, I wonder what letter they will read? Is my life bearing the fruit of a letter well written?
II Corinthians 3:3 says, “Forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God; not in tables of stone, but in fleshy tables of the heart.” (KJV)
The Christian Standard Bible puts it this way, “You show that you are Christ’s letter, delivered by us, not written with ink but with the Spirit of the living God—not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts.”
Father, help me to live worthy of the letter being written on my heart and help me to deliver that message well. In the name of Jesus I pray, Amen.
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