Mary Brantley, Lee, and I drove over to Birmingham for Laura's dad's funeral yesterday. It was a raining cold day, and I was thankful to get to ride with them. I was thankful for all of the people that came to support Laura. I about cried when we pulled up to the funeral home and 4 of our college guy friends had come. I was thankful for them. I was thankful that LeighAnn flew in from Miami. I am thankful that the Lord is somehow using this for His glory, and I am thankful for Laura and her courageous heart.
On the car ride over, we listened to a podcast from David Platt (Brookhills Church in Birmingham) about how the gospel demands RADICAL sacrifice. Here are the notes I took:
Am I willing to come to Jesus on his terms? Or do I flirt with Jesus on my terms?
We soften Jesus' words to justify how we live. The gospel demands radical sacrifices.
His terms:
We come to Him with a superior love, where every other love seems much less compared to my love for Him.
Do I want Christ?? Do I forsake all relationships for the one with Him? Do I count Him over my stuff? Christ is the only one worthy of superior love. We are far too easily pleased. He ALONE is worthy of it.
I don't count everything a loss when compared to Christ, but that is my prayer today. I am thankful to be reminded of this today. He is better and He is more.
