1 Cor 12:15 If the foot would say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” that would not make it any less a part of the body.
Yesterday, as I was proofing my devo before posting, a thought struck me related to 1 Cor 12:15. Just because the foot disavows the body does not make it any less a part of the body. It made me think of our amazing Savior who loves us deeply. Just because we disavow Him—because we think we don’t need Him or because we think we’ve screwed up so badly that there’s no way He can still love us—our disavowal does not affect the way He sees us. We are His. Always.
Psalm 139:7 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence?
The Christian band Rend Collective put out a song some time ago, with the chorus: “You will never run away/You’re forever mine.” It used to crack me up because it sounded a tad bit creepy, but the promise inherent in the lines is lifesaving, not creepy. God loves us fiercely. Always. Even if we turn our backs on Him, even if we think we’re too far gone for Him to love, He’s right there, waiting for us to return to Him. Thank You, Jesus.
Isaiah 43:1 But now, this is what the LORD says… “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and for laying this message on my heart. Thank You for creating me, for loving me, for redeeming me. Thank You for the lengths You will go to to bring me back to You. Help me to shine Your light for all to see. Draw me closer. Amen.
Jer 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Have a blessed day.
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