Jumping Logs

“And I was once alive apart from the Law; but when the commandment came, sin became alive, and I died; and this commandment which was to result in life, proved to result in death for me; for sin, taking opportunity through the commandment, deceived me, and through it killed me.” Romans 7:9-11

“And He said, ‘Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you not to eat?’ And the man said, ‘The woman whom Thou gavest to be with me, she gave me from the tree, and I ate.’ Then the Lord God said to the woman, ‘What is this you have done?’ And the woman said, ‘The serpent deceived me, and I age.’” Genesis 3:11-13

Why did God give the Law anyway, when we feel fine without it? Because sin is real and it is dangerous. One morning I was on holiday in far North Queensland. I got up early as I usually do and went for at race walk before first light. Down the beach I walked at my fast rate and jumped over a log as I came to it. On my way back, I slowed my pace to watch the sun rise and catch my breath and noticed the log wasn’t there and wondered if I had been seeing things. Then I noticed something else: a yellow and black sign indicating that this part of the beach was off limits. It said, “Beware Crocodiles”. Ignorance of the Law results in death as my ignorance of that sign could have meant my death.

Know His Word. Take care. Your servant & friend in Christ, Darlene

PS: New: Randy and his family travelling to Canada for funeral, Legend (father is dying with cancer, mother is near death and he now awaits tests for his own cancer). Ongoing Requests: Australians and support workers still dealing with aftermath of natural disasters (fire and floods). God’s hand on USA. Barb to find the new job God has for her; Billy and Michelle for recovery; wisdom for doctors caring for Doris, David, Bill, Denny, Gary, Michael & Adrian. New work projects for me.