Which Adam?
I know most are following Neil via the link at crosswalk.com, but I’m an old-fashioned book type girl. So I’m not sure if you appreciate what happened today… See, I read the next entry and got ready to write, only to notice just now that Neil (the Engineer) wrote a February 29th in his devotional. We laughed. Loren said, Of course he did! It’s in the spec! Very thorough, that guy.
So it was on parenting, it was good, and if you’re curious, you can search it based on the date. J
Now, Marching on…
If today’s – March 1st – entry is confusing to you, you’ll want to go back and read Romans 5, starting at verse 12 and continuing on through the end of the chapter. It’s a great contrast of two opposites, Jesus and Adam. Foundational stuff.
While we tend to see ourselves as Adam, the guy from the garden, it’s a misperception that hurts us. We’re not that guy. That’s the human condition we were born into, but when we received Christ, we were changed completely.
I love Neil’s point that we don’t tend to see ourselves as God sees us. If we could just get hold of that one thing, it would change everything!
So Jesus’ dependence on the Father and the fact that He maintained His spiritual walk are a roadmap for us. Come to think of it, those two things don’t seem too hard. Challenging, sure, but not overwhelming.
Lord, today, may I be focused on those two things – depending on you and working to keep my spirituality in good running condition. May I begin to see myself as You see me.
Great entry today by Neil! I think one of our greatest struggles with our first Adam nature (our flesh) is that just like the first Adam & Eve, the enemy knows all too well how to effectively "push" our buttons, just like he did with Adam #1.
ReplyDeleteHow awesome it is though to be reminded that we are not hopeless or helpless against those "darts". We have the Holy Spirit to help us respond like Adam #2, Jesus! (Ok, I realize that some of you are also thinking "Adam 12". Not that same. Totally different reference. Actually, "Adam #2" comes from a christian rap song my girls and I like. Go ahead and nod your head to the bump!)
Lord, today, help me to reflect my new life. My Adam #2 life.
Lord let me see myself as you see me and not be deceived by the serpents lies!
ReplyDeleteAman, let me see myself as God sees me! Let me live out that identity each day.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I meant Amen! not aman.
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