We stayed at Paluxy Riverbed Cabins. We have gone there for six straight years, now. They have four cabins on the banks of the Paluxy River. Very rustic setting, no tv, no phone, no internet, but a refrigerator, A/C, and kitchen. Peace and quite, but comfortable as well. Hot tub on the huge front deck, as well. If you are withing driving distance of Glen Rose, Texas and looking for a romantic weekend place, check it out.
Ok. On to the devotion for today.
Praise the LORD!
Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in his commandments!
Romans 10:8-13
The phrase in Peterson's translation that speaks to me most is this one: ...embracing, body and soul, God's work of doing in us what he did in raising Jesus from the dead. This is the verse that is rendered believe in your heart the God raised him from the dead in the more traditional translations.
I actually like Peterson's translation here, even though it seems to be significantly different. When we "believe," we are "embracing, body and soul." I can't think of a better way to define "believe." And God does do in us what he did when he raised Jesus from the dead. That's what we must embrace. That is the goal of the rest of my life. To "embrace, body and soul, God's work of doing in [me] what he did in raising Jesus from the dead."
How will I achieve this goal? Not sure, to be honest. But it has to be something I meditate on every day. I need to condition myself to get up every day and let that be one of the first things I think about. This will take help from the Holy Spirit. I need reminders.
Grace and peace, friends.