Touch Of Heaven – Hillsong Worship

At one side I hear my strong and strict voice of law that states that if you sin you have no favour with God. Any short cuts or emergency prayers are not going to do you any good. In fact, to even think that God will step in is astonishing presumption and ignorance. On the other side I hear my grace-filled, loving and believing it is the heart that matters most. If the heart is right, God walks with us.

Interesting, because at the end of the day will my friendship with either one of these be true or honest and transparent? I think Paul faced this when he was writing Galatians.

They make much of you, but for no good purpose. They want to shut you out, that you may make much of them. It is always good to be made much of for a good purpose, and not only when I am present with you – Galatians 4:17-18  ESV

It affects our ability to lead and what our leadership looks like. As a disciple, will I look at my disciple-making responsibility as one where I take the position of being “holier than thou” and then lord it over them? See how easy that can happen. I have even seen this in families so it is not so strange. Unfortunately, husbands have taken their leadership role in the family and try to  make pawns of their wives and children. So it is not far off to believe that a disciple-maker could create dependency relationships in order to have those they walk with under their authority. I need to guard against this.

When I see Jesus, especially in the Old Testament, like in Psalm 77, He is displayed as a servant. My life is about me glorifying Jesus and declare His doings and purpose and salvation.

My heart sometimes needs to be recalibrated and meditation is a great way to reconnect with God. Psalm 77 is just one of those great Psalms to put in my quiet moments.

I will ponder all your work,
    and meditate on your mighty deeds. – Psalm 77:12  ESV