Scripture: Romans 10:4
Christ is the goal of the Law, which leads to righteousness for all who have faith in God.
Thought for the Day: Christ is the teleos of the nomos – Christ is the culmination of the Mosaic teachings. Though we cannot achieve by ourselves the numerous and demanding taskS of the Mosaic (Moses) teachings, Christ is the fullness of such teaching in human form. As I read through Paul, I believe he was suggesting that if Christ lives in us and we live with Christ, then we have reached the culmination/goal because of our connection to him. Not to be too crude, but it’s as if we rode the winning horse across the finish line. Without the horse, we would still be sitting at the starting line. Our righteousness is nothing for which we can brag. Instead, we are humbled by the gift and, if truly understood as a gift, then we begin to live our lives like the one who gifted us so generously.
Prayer: For all you have done and all you continue to do for me, O Gracious Triune God, I am thankful. By your Spirit, I wish to live my life as one who both understands the depth of your gift and accepts the responsibility that comes with such an understanding. Amen.
TONIGHT & TOMORROW AFTERNOON
