November 2, 2024
By listening to Bible Project each day, I find that the richness of God’s Words is so extensive and the parts that elude my understanding need to go through a grid of looking at God’s declarations about himself and the whole story of Jesus. His choices, his emotions, his mysterious teachings, his clear teachings. Nothing is contradictory, he always guides me to a choice. I depend on his help while asking, seeking and responding in righteousness.
From the very beginning, clear choices were established; the ones that lead to life and freedom are always there. The idea that God is not generous is the lie. The tension in the book of Genesis shows up because there was ONE tree denied to us. Ever look at a forest? ONE tree.
So, I want to analyze my anger. Does it arise from being slighted, feeling my idea is better, having my own way, or is it really an anger that Jesus would experience? Wisdom is meant to help me choose. So, if I imitate Christ, my spoken words should reflect his character. Do I speak out the highest and best each day with friends, family, nation, and more? Probably not, but having that desire and focus is how I seek the kingdom of God. When I slip, I receive forgiveness, but my gaze/focus is on Jesus. His character is in me; he’s holding my hand or pointing at the right choices. That is how I imitate what he would do.
