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happen that way? And yet it makes so much
sense. Every new piece of truth we gain is by the
grace of our dear Jesus through the work of His
Holy Spirit. When the knowledge of a new truth
begins to dawn upon the horizon of our minds, it
comes like the rays of the sun. Even if we want to
close our minds to it, the knowledge of it is
ultimately irresistable.
soul. I was taught to do so. Evaluate all things.
Avoid evil. Choose the right thing. Search the
Scriptures. Obey God's commands. All these things
are true and none of them should be ignored. But
as I have grown in my knowledge of the Word, I
realized that Christ has already taken very good
care of my soul. Because He has paid the debt of
my sin, my soul is safe in His hands. So you see, a
subtle but ever-important shift is taking place in
my mind. As I relax in that knowledge, I feel joy
well up and sense a new freedom to focus on acts
of service and mercy. I am more interested in
being a true neighbor. After all, I am coming from
a place of spiritual plenty. I am safe. Now what
about others?
Christ drain us of the energy and joy we need to
fuel service to others? Can introspection become a
subtle form of self-centeredness? To my mind,
one of the best things we can do for ourselves
and others is to get a handle on the reality of our
salvation. From a firm conviction of our sonship
through Christ, we have the freedom to forget
about ourselves and focus on the needs of others
around us. We will have energy and joy to spend
on others. After all, what good news do we have
to share, if we aren't sure of it ourselves?
Surely that is a prayer in line with the will of the
Father! Pray this passage from
you comprehend what has been done for you.
This knowledge was also the source of Christ's
service to us.
ability to be other-centerednow that I know my
own soul is in very safe-keeping!
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