Journey, an update from Rachelle Sperling 8-30-06

Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:1-2

But God is so much more than a list of do's and don'ts. He is Holy and desires for us to live in holiness, but He is also grace and mercy. Christ is the one who gave himself in our place, His mercy granting God justice for sin and our forgiveness. It is so much beyond what any man can imagine that we don't have to earn our standing with God. To accept that gift is precious. And then to live as imitators of that love is our response. It isn't as clear cut as a directive of do exactly this, but it is so much better. The God who created us has a specific and special plan for each of our lives and we find that plan by simply imitating Him and walking in His love.

It is a good reminder to me as I look at where God has brought me from and what He has brought me to. He is leading me in that same love that sacrificed on my behalf and my job is to imitate Him and live a life of love.