May 26: Proverbs 1-3; Romans 7

What a difference!

Scripture: Romans 7:6 But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.

Observation: Once the way to serve God, was to work to keep the Law. Our goal is still to serve God, but now we serve Him by allowing the Holy Spirit to direct our lives. Instead of focusing on a list of things that we should not do, we focus on hearing what the Spirit would have us do moment by moment.

Application: Once I relied on my memory of the law, now I rely on the Presence of the Holy Spirit. Once the emphasis was on remembering, now the emphasis is on hearing. Once I sharpened my reading skills, now I sharpen my listening skills. Once the emphasis was on what I had heard, now it is on what I hear. Once I relied on what He said, now I rely on what He is saying!

Prayer: Lord, you knew I needed help to please you so you sent your Holy Spirit to live inside me! I am glad to know you will be walking and talking with me all day. Amen.

Pastor Leon

Making friends for time and eternity!