Christ is the End State

Scripture: For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone who believes. Romans 10:4

Observation: In one sentence, Paul summarizes this thought ... the entire concept of Jewish law culminates in the Lordship of Jesus. For this reason, while the Jews are zealous for God, they fail to "know" God because they do not yet know Jesus. Instead, they look inward to their efforts associated with legal compliance, and as a result fail to discover the righteousness of God in Jesus.

Application: In the end, God's righteousness is found in a loving relationship. This is where I have most often failed. I defend doing the "right" thing, and not the "loving" or "kind" thing. This is the only reason I exist - to worship God, and be kind to others. One without the other isn't enough.

Prayer: Lord, I do see my flaws and faults. I have never claimed to be perfect, and some days I have never claimed to be average. May I become better most days. I desire to serve and worship you, but serving others with kindness. May I embrace joy, and be a source of joy. And mostly, may I pass your love onto others. Amen.