Today's readings are 2 Kings 6.1-23 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=2+Kings+6.1-23 ), Philippians 1.21-2.11 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Phil.+1.21-2.11 ), and 2 Kings 6.24-8.29 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=2+Kings+6.24-8.29 ).
In our reading in Philippians today we see the demands of the Law - what we must do - applied quite clearly and directly to us. How are we supposed to live? Live a life worthy of Christ. Be of one mind. Be of one spirit. Be full of love. Do everything preferring others. All this is right and good. And we dare not water down these demands of God. They are the very commands of the living God. Surely we are undone as we look into the Law. It is what we can never accomplish, try though we might.
Let us look then to Christ, who fulfills the Law for us. The Gospel is shown clearly in this passage as well. Jesus Christ humbled himself on our account. He gave himself to die in our place. He kept the demands of the Law and he caused his obedience to be counted as our obedience, received by faith in him.
What a great Lord and Savior we have. Let us then try to do the things demanded in the Law. They are good and right. They are God's good pleasure. But as we try to do those things demanded in the Law let us be ever mindful that Jesus came because we can't keep the Law. Let us look to Him in hope and thanksgiving.
Lord, help my unbelief.
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