The Spellbinder
1 Timothy 1:14
“God himself is the skilful one who, by his word of grace, claims and controls our hearts. With the sweet words of his love he attracts us, persuades us, takes charge of our hearts, so that we listen to him as if in a spell and yield to him our obedience.”
—MEDITATING ON THE WORD
If God’s Word simply adds a bit of information to our knowledge, and if God’s love simply adds a bit more warmth and security to our lives, then we are hardly likely to make great changes and commitments in their wake. But where God’s Word challenges us to the very core of our being and God’s love radically transforms us, then great commitments and sacrifices can be expected. God does not charm us with His grace and love so that we will remain mesmerized by His presence, but so that we will serve Him freely and boldly in our world.
Meditation
When God casts the spell of His love, it binds us not only to Him, but also to His passion for our world.
What is your prayer thought for today’s lesson?