Grasp of Reality

What is your grasp of reality?

What things in my life will I not let go? What matters so much that I cannot willingly release my grasp? What am I holding that is only a figment of my imagination; a sketch compared to reality?

I rolled these questions around in my head looking for answers. Floating in a space between prayer and concentrated thought, I made a feeble attempt to reflect on my necessary dependence on Jesus. It’s a foundational component of Christianity – one that I often fail to recognize in my day-to-day life. The Bible says…

“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galations 5:1

I like to ask myslef why I believe in this person called ‘the Messiah’, to remember what it’s all about. In among many reasons is the idea that Christ carries our burdens of sin- setting us free from the grasps we take on things distancing our relationship. As people, we are inclined to a sinful nature grasping all sorts of ‘baggage’ – be it mental, physical, or spiritual. The beauty of it, is that Christ offers freedom from sin and timely healing. He offers a grace that can only be offered through a commitment to relationship so strong, he died to secure it. In a relationship with God, we are able to cast our concerns and worries on him and know that he will sustain us (Psalms 55:22). It’s a complete reliance on God – a release of anything we’re holding onto that comes between us and God. As you look at the blend of reality and sketch in the clenched fist above, I hope you are drawn to challenge the things in your life that you are holding on to which are holding you back from God.

Blessings,
Jeff