Love Changes Many Things...

There are many lenses through which we can view this life. Some look through the lens of self interest, trying to find the best deal for themselves. Others look through the lens of self defeat, convinced that they are the eternal loser and deserve nothing. Still others look through the lens of survival, worrying about everything. Here’s another view…
“But suppose a slave should say, I love my master…I don’t want my freedom, then his master is to bring him before God and pierce his ear with an awl, a sign that he is a slave for life.” ~Ex. 21:5-6
This verse is part of the instructions Moses gave the people of Israel along with the 10 commandments. There was a serious need for a set of rules to established their newly developing society. And right in the middle of all the social responsibility talk, this most interesting portion arises in wonderful contrast. Love is a topic that goes against the grain so many times. What slave in his right mind would ignore freedom? One that loved his master! The potential of love changing the normal course of things was real enough that Moses had to make allowance for it in the law. The Apostle Paul picked up on this cross-current truth too by teaching that our relationship with Christ can be so motivated by love that we willingly enter into life-time slavery with Him. John picked up on it too, stating that this kind of love makes fear melt away. Love is a great way to view the world. It’s a great way to walk with Christ…LOVE CHANGES MANY THINGS! ~Verlon