December 2, 2010
Revelation 2
Mike Schwiebert
Sometimes my wife Rose and I have intense discussions about how much I am an awesome husband. Well actually, that’s usually my side of the argument. Her side can sound a little different. I am learning that I don’t get to decide how well I am doing…she does. Submitting to that evaluation can be tough.
As recorded in Revelation 2, Jesus evaluated His bride. If I stood before Jesus and He said that He appreciated my hard work, tenacity, support and fortitude, I’d feel pretty good. I put a high premium on hard work and finishing tasks. The Church at Ephesus had all these positives, but Jesus commanded them to repent. Why?
Although they were busy, they stopped loving.
How hard it must be to realize that your closest partner doesn’t love you any more. Some readers of this devotion might have gone through that painful experience. Your Father understands. He used marriage to describe a deteriorating relationship with His people, both in the Old and New Testaments.
I encourage you to submit to the evaluation. Your Savior desires a relationship with you so extraordinary that it will last forever.
Don’t run the race and cross the wrong finish line.
Mike, who serves as Grace Covenant’s Media Director, would include one key item in his favorite meal: “Diet Mountain Dew!”
