“But I have this complaint against you. You don’t love me or each other as you did at first!” (Revelation 2:4 NLT).
If it weren’t written in red, I might not have taken it as personally as I have.
If it weren’t in the living, breathing Word of God, I might have dismissed it.
If it weren’t the truth, I might not have this sick feeling in the pit of my stomach like I have now.
You see, I’ve been cheating on God. My attention has been divided. I’ve not been giving Him my heart, soul, mind and strength. I’ve had wandering eyes and questionable tendencies.
He’s right; I probably don’t love Him or you, as I did when I first fell in love with Him.
Sure, I could place blame—you aren’t so easy to love. I’m only human. Life happens. Spiritual maturity sets in and the rose-colored glasses come off.
But Him? He hasn’t changed. He’s never failed me. He’s stayed true and faithful to our relationship.
I’ve waivered in my commitment to Him.
His only complaint against me? Surely He’s just being gracious, because there are so many more. Maybe it’s just that this is my biggest offense.
But, enough about me. What about you?
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Elizabeth Hodges and other Free Will Baptist leaders who will be attending the annual Leadership Conference in Nashville, TN, this coming week.
