Why Re-Write It?
By Lisa Boyer
Jesus straightened
up and asked her, “Woman, where are they? Has no one condemned you?”
“No one, sir,” she said.
“No one, sir,” she said.
“Then neither do I
condemn you,” Jesus declared. “Go now and leave your life of sin.”
John
8:10-11 (NIV)
I
love listening to the words of songs by some of the amazing Christian artists
of today (and yesterday)! Last week as I traveled home from visiting my mom, I
had MercyMe’s Hurt and the Healer CD playing. When track number four started, I
found myself thinking about what an important message the song had and how much
I would love to remind everyone of this message. Being that I’m not a singer,
the only way I can convey the message of a song is by writing a devotional
about it. But why re-write the song into a devotional when the song says it
all:
“To whom it may
concern: when will we learn we are all
the same? Do you really think that you're the first to fall along the way? It
may sound crazy but what if you don't try to run. Rather than kick our wounded,
we could just lift you up….
I can see it's written on your face, it reads with every line, wishing you could somehow just erase or even turn back time. Don't let yourself buy into the lie that you are too far gone. So let us remind you that you're not what you have done.
… We're not throwing stones… You are not your shame… You can't go alone… We won't go away….
Breathe deep and believe that wherever you go, it don't matter how high, don't matter how low, it comes down to being found and Who you know….”
I can see it's written on your face, it reads with every line, wishing you could somehow just erase or even turn back time. Don't let yourself buy into the lie that you are too far gone. So let us remind you that you're not what you have done.
… We're not throwing stones… You are not your shame… You can't go alone… We won't go away….
Breathe deep and believe that wherever you go, it don't matter how high, don't matter how low, it comes down to being found and Who you know….”
Did
you catch that?
- we are all the same (Romans 3:22-23)
- don’t buy into the lie that you’re too far gone (Luke 19:10)
- you’re not what you have done (I Timothy 2:9)
- you are not your shame (Colossians 1:13-14)
- it comes down to being found and Who you know (Ezekiel 34:12, Philippians 3:8-9)
Wow.
What else is there to say? Nothing! Okay, maybe just this: “Breathe deep and believe that wherever you
go, it don't matter how high, don't matter how low, it comes down to being
found and Who [Jesus] you know.” [1]
GOING DEEPER:
1. Have you been struggling with shame over your
past? Jesus paid for it on the cross. Today will you meet with Him in prayer so
you that can be found and know Him?
2. Is there
someone in your life that needs to be reminded of this? Will you forward this
devotional to them and then pray for them, being sensitive to how God may want
you to help.
[1]
Mercy Me: “To Whom It May Concern.” Fair
Trade Services , 2012. Want to listen to this song? Here’s the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CoJN1IXuSk
Lisa
has been married to Ted for over 20 years and they have two teenage sons. Lisa
administers Fresh Start’s Facebook and blog, and loves hanging out with and
impacting teenage girls for Christ.
