No Take Backs
This weekend, I had the privilege of walking my younger sister down the aisle as she got married to the love of her life. If you have been to any typical wedding service, there is a part after the bride is escorted to the altar where the minister asks, “Who will give this bride away today?” I did not just say, “We do.”, I also gave her a nice nudge forward to signal to the groom, “She is YOURS now!”. In other words, she is yours to take care of and all responsibility has been transferred to you in this gesture. We will NOT be taking her back if things don’t go the way you expected.
I am very aware that, should anything happen, we would gladly welcome my sister and support my sister no matter what because she is FAMILY. But we wanted to convey the idea to both that this is a COVENANT that is not meant to be broken.
I began to think about the covenant that I made not only to my wife, but to my Lord. The Bible Project defines a covenant as “a relationship between two partners who make binding promises to each other and work together to reach a common goal.” Covenants are not just a binding legal agreement; they are personal and relational in nature. There was a point in my life where I made a true commitment to living a life that is pleasing to God. Where I submitted my life to be lorded over by the King of Kings. This was not an agreement that I took lightly, and it stands to this day. It’s something that at times I have even debated whether I should continue in this walk, if I’m completely honest.
I began to wonder what it would be like to leave and where I would go. My conclusion? I have no earthly idea what my life would look like without the Lord in it. In fact, we have become so bonded that I feel my life would be an utter mess in separation from him. Such is the covenant we have made. It’s not even a matter of if I desire to leave – I CAN’T LEAVE! No take backs!
I’m aware that I should not do any devotional that does not have a scripture so I will show the ultimate sign of covenant that was displayed in the Bible – John 3:16. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son. That whosoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” Not only was there a sacrifice of love that was given here, but there was a promise – eternal life with Him. There is one thing God can not do – He can’t lie. He never reneges on a promise. He doesn’t pull up all the wrongs we did and quit on us. Even if we walk away, he is waiting. He’s done it before. He hasn’t changed.
So what are you waiting for? Come back to your first love. Find the zeal you once had and experience renewal in your relationship with Him. Who knows? Maybe it will even influence a relationship you are having trouble with here on Earth. But always remember this – God can’t take back the love he has already showed for you. He loves you and there’s NOTHING you can do about it. So stop trying.
Rooted In Love,
Pastor Thaddaeus
I am very aware that, should anything happen, we would gladly welcome my sister and support my sister no matter what because she is FAMILY. But we wanted to convey the idea to both that this is a COVENANT that is not meant to be broken.
I began to think about the covenant that I made not only to my wife, but to my Lord. The Bible Project defines a covenant as “a relationship between two partners who make binding promises to each other and work together to reach a common goal.” Covenants are not just a binding legal agreement; they are personal and relational in nature. There was a point in my life where I made a true commitment to living a life that is pleasing to God. Where I submitted my life to be lorded over by the King of Kings. This was not an agreement that I took lightly, and it stands to this day. It’s something that at times I have even debated whether I should continue in this walk, if I’m completely honest.
I began to wonder what it would be like to leave and where I would go. My conclusion? I have no earthly idea what my life would look like without the Lord in it. In fact, we have become so bonded that I feel my life would be an utter mess in separation from him. Such is the covenant we have made. It’s not even a matter of if I desire to leave – I CAN’T LEAVE! No take backs!
I’m aware that I should not do any devotional that does not have a scripture so I will show the ultimate sign of covenant that was displayed in the Bible – John 3:16. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son. That whosoever believes in him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” Not only was there a sacrifice of love that was given here, but there was a promise – eternal life with Him. There is one thing God can not do – He can’t lie. He never reneges on a promise. He doesn’t pull up all the wrongs we did and quit on us. Even if we walk away, he is waiting. He’s done it before. He hasn’t changed.
So what are you waiting for? Come back to your first love. Find the zeal you once had and experience renewal in your relationship with Him. Who knows? Maybe it will even influence a relationship you are having trouble with here on Earth. But always remember this – God can’t take back the love he has already showed for you. He loves you and there’s NOTHING you can do about it. So stop trying.
Rooted In Love,
Pastor Thaddaeus
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