To Do

The first time that I ever set out to read the Bible I had this bright idea to start a “To Do” list.  I got confused and thought the Bible was a self-help book listing things I ought to do.  So,  I began listing.  Number 1.  Number  2.  Number 3.  This turned into page 1.  Then page 2.

They were all good things.   So, I wanted to go on and on.

And, I did.

Well, I mean I did until the exhaustion of it all started leaving me so weary. I was feeling overcome with defeat.  But, as I kept reading I kept adding until the pressure of my bright idea was more than I could bear.

Shew!

Think Type A and fill my name in the blank.

You can hardly trust us “me, myself and I” types.  We easily fall prey to productivity no matter the cost.

But, there’s an opportunity cost to our decisions says every Economics class.

When in fact there is a process the good Lord uses to make us holy and set apart for His purpose, but it’s through a relationship of faith in Him.  It’s being offered as free and the opportunity cost is the list of my frenzy.

In Galatians, Paul has to explain to rule keepers they can’t hold fast to the lists of laws they pridefully master. He says, “You were running the race so well.  Who has held you back from following the truth?  It certainly isn’t God, for He called you into freedom.”

Christ came down to exemplify and extend His grace by putting to death our weak works and feeble efforts.

It’s what HE produces in you!   Underscore He.  Scratch out Me.

There is an opportunity cost to following Christ.

We have to give up our own exhausting yoke.

Jesus says, “Take my yoke.  Let me teach you.  I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

It’s His bright idea.

Galatians 5:4-8

Matthew 11:29