December 10, Day 344

Today's Reading

It has been a while since I saw such a clear parallel between our reading and the times in which we live. For instance, Likewise, David said,

"Let their bountiful table become a snare,
a trap that makes them think all is well.
Let their blessings cause them to stumble,
and let them get what they deserve.
Let their eyes go blind so they cannot see,
and let their backs be bent forever." (Romans 11:9, 10 NLT)
Talk about sobering! Could it be that our bounty has been one of the largest roadblocks spiritually?

Two chapters later, Because we belong to the day, we must live decent lives for all to see. Don't participate in the darkness of wild parties and drunkenness, or in sexual promiscuity and immoral living, or in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, clothe yourself with the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ. And don't let yourself think about ways to indulge your evil desires. (Romans 13:13, 14 NLT) I have a growing concern that we have fallen so deeply into grace that we have taken it as license to pour our whole lives into pleasure.