This table has been
reformed. It used to be an altar where animal sacrifices were offered. If this
were 3000 years ago, I would be holding a knife, dealing with blood, and giving
you roasted meat to eat as a peace offering before God. And that was faithful
worship before the God of Abraham. But now Jesus has brought about a
reformation. His sacrifice ended the need for all blood sacrifice.
Is your life reformed like
this table? Do you receive the nourishing, refreshing life of Jesus, and pass
it on to others? Or are you trying to obey your way into God’s favor? It’s a
devilish trap to rely on your obedience, to define yourself by your obedience
instead of by God’s grace. All our righteousness is filthy rags, but Jesus is
given to you. You didn’t put him there. You didn’t ask for Him to be given to
You. But here He is, and if you want to live, you must stand still and believe (2 Chron. 20:17).
10/28/12
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