Today's Reading: Ezekiel 16:30-63
Do you
remember the passion and excitement you felt when you first fell in love with
the Lord? Remembering that passion and devotion of our early faith journey is
crucial to maintaining a vibrant relationship with God.
The
concept of "days of your youth" in Ezekiel 16 refers to the early
stages of Israel's covenant with God, when they were spiritually young and
fervently devoted to their relationship with Him. This period was marked by a
deep sense of passion, enthusiasm, and commitment.
This
spiritual youth is not just about chronological age but rather a mindset or
attitude characterized by the following: genuine surrender, eagerness to learn,
joyfulness in worship, fervent love for God, and a desire to obey His Laws.
Sadly over
time, the Israelites moved away from the passion, devotion, and intimacy they
once experienced during their early days as a nation. This was caused by
several factors such as disobedience, idolatry, materialism, division, neglect
of worship, and forgetfulness of His mercies. Tragically, they experienced a
severe case of “spiritual amnesia” by not remembering how things used to be.
As you and
I move further away from the early days of our walk with Christ, we too can
become complacent or forgetful of the passion and devotion that once
characterized our relationship with Him. We may begin to take Him for granted
or lose sight of the fellowship we once enjoyed with Him. This is where the
call to intentional remembrance becomes so crucial.
Take time
right now to reflect on the "days of your youth"—recall those moments
of genuine surrender, eagerness to learn, joyfulness in worship, boldness to
share His love with the world, and fervent love for God. By doing so you can
rekindle the fire of devotion that once burned brightly but may have dwindled. In
this moment, renew your commitment to God, deepen your intimacy with Him, and commit
to staying true to His will for your life.
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