Christ is my portion

As much as I hate dealing with sin, I am beyond thankful that from the moment it is revealed to me, I have a billion promises to claim. I know that Christ has died for it, it has been forgiven, the bonds are broken, the hold is gone. The victory has been won, satan has been defeated. It has no power over me. I know that I can freely confess my sin to God, who is justified to forgive me. And when one is hidden in Christ, there is nothing left to hide. I know that God is working in my life to make me holy and blameless before him, that he will continue his good work that he started. I can trust that he will never remove his salvation, his blessings, his promises, his adoption based on my merit (or lack thereof).

So thank you, Father, that even in my sin, I can make much of you.

I realized through scripture this week, particularly Ephesians 1:4, "blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places" that my heart has not been content in Christ and his riches. I have been craving the things of this world. My heart has been captivated by the wants of material objects and they have begun to consume my thoughts. It makes me think of this song lyric...

Prone to wander, Lord I feel it. Prone to leave the God I love. Here's my heart Lord, take and seal it, Seal it for thy courts above.

These temporary trinkets have nothing compare to the treasure in heaven that awaits me... namely Christ Himself.

I have found a lot of comfort in the Psalms, as I rejoice with King David that the Lord is our portion, our cup, our inheritance, our lot. Today I spent time in Revelation as John layed out the indescribable glory of the new heaven and new earth, with Christ reigning as Groom over his Church. There is no need for a sun, because the glory of Christ outshines all. The saints all gather together and exalt our Lord with praise and adoration.

Oh what a day that will be.