Day 255: Ez 44:16 - 47:22

It's always important when people come back to God that they be reminded of their boundaries as Christians. It's so easy when someone comes back to Christianity to avoid talking to them about any obligations and just make sure that all they hear about is grace and mercy and forgiveness. Although those are all wonderful gifts from God, they're absolutely nothing if a believer doesn't rely on God to help him live a holy, moral life. In these passages, it almost feels like we've gone back to Leviticus and we're re-learning all of the rules again, but that's how it should be with one who is coming back to Jesus. They must re-learn how to live a Godly, Christian life. If they think for one minute that they can just pick up where they left off, they're wrong. God is not just concerned with our hearts, but He also cares about the way we live our lives.

- Lord, help me to find a proper balance between preaching Your grace and making sure that people understand the importance of living a Godly life. What some may see as legalism, help me to see it as an opportunity to live a life that is pleasing to You. -