Laced With Grace – Christian Devotions

Red Pens and Highlighters

By Angie August 14, 2014 Devotion

I am a book HOG.  There.  I said it and it’s out in the open.  Truly I am.  I think it’s kin to gluttony when you have books on the shelves yet you can’t resist going to Barnes and Noble or Books-a-Million.  My fav would be LifeWay.

I’m not bashing myself…just admitting the truth.

I do–try and give books away.  In my splurging purging that has been going on this year–I have given away at least 60 if not more.  I think likely more.  But who’s counting?  (DO NOT GO LOOK ON MY SHELVES)

I brought my books home from the office to build me a nest for studying in our camper–and then I had 2 come via Amazon delivery (my niece @BeckyKnight told me I needed to read–then Amazon made a suggestion based on my order…oh well.  See…I’m a hog) and Jeff’s comment was, “More books”?  Sorry.  Yes, darling…

When I get a new one–I chew on it quite a while if it’s a good one.  I highlight.  Underline.  Dog ear.  And take note.  Sometimes I think Mark Batterson write’s a few books just so that I will go out and get it and read the note he wrote and tucked in just for me–from God.

Our life is like that.  Underlined.  Highlighted and even a bit dog eared.  Did you ever write in the front of your books, “this book belongs to……” ?  The minute you realize you need Jesus–that you can’t live another day–breathe another breath without Him, He makes His mark on you.  “This life belongs to ME”.

I know you’ve read “our lives are ….known and read by all men”  (2 Corinthians 3:1-3)  The life you live is observed.

If you are living out your faith–you are giving faith to another.

If you are producing good fruit, others are engaging and being nourished from what you are bringing forth.

But, if you are full of wormy words. Negative thoughts–and a general dissatisfaction with all things in life–you are making yourself miserable–as well as those around you.  You are known and read…

What has been worthy of underlining in red in your life?

  • The day you passionately fell on your face before God??

  • The day you were baptized?

  • The day you submitted things you had been holding on to in your life?

I think…all of the above. He observes-takes a long look–at every single detail.  Nothing is too microscopic for Him to take note of.  AND I like to think He highlights.  With His holy highlighter.  And the dog eared pages?  I think those might be lessons we learn that He wants us to come back to…Remembering His Grace…

You and I are known.  Read of all men– but He takes such notice that He records our lives.  Every detail.

The good -the bad-and the ugly.  And one day–we will all stand before Him and give an account for what is not covered by the Blood of His precious Son, Jesus Christ.  After that day of saving grace–when it’s been poured on us–and seeped deep into our soul– it will make a difference.  IF we meant what we said.

Are we then perfect?  No.  We are still human.  We are apt to make mistakes.  But never think for one second that  He doesn’t love us–He does still–and is waiting patiently for us to recognize our deep need for Him…and come running back to the throne… and He takes His highlighter and makes note of the day…and reminds us later–of His deep love.Beach-Panama-Psalm

 

 

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2 thoughts on “Red Pens and Highlighters”

  1. Iris

    Powerful message, Angie. Yes, He is the one Who records our lives and washes us clean. By the way, you are not the only one with tons of books. Not only do I have hard copies, but my Nook is filled with readings as well????