Aug 8 The Power of God’s Word
For when I tried to keep the law, it condemned me. So I died to the law and stopped trying to meet all its requirements, so that I might live for God.
–Galatians 2:9 (NLT)
LIVE OUT OF THE BOX
A poem and essay by ILMA
Whenever a believer strictly follows the law
He will find life tedious and impossible to grow
The law of love is what God wants us to follow
It frees everyone from difficulties and sorrows.
Jesus died for us so we can be free
He sacrificed his life so we can have peace
Stop being legalistic and live out of the box
Follow the road to righteousness and walk in love.
Many believers still live under laws, traditions, religious doctrines and rituals. Some have practically mixed up religion with relationship with God. No wonder they are stuck where they are. They live for themselves and claim that they love God. It is very sad to see many Christians who cannot follow Christ’s example of humility and follow the path to love, forgiveness and mercy. Jesus came to save us from sin. He sacrificed his life so we can be free from condemnation and be dead to the laws. He gave us life through love. The more we keep living in the box of the laws, we feel more condemnation.
PRAYER
Lord, show me how to live out of the box.
REFLECTION
How can you be free from the law?