I think many of us, more often than we would admit, have put our family at risk rather than risk everything else for them. I think of the risks associated with being alone on business trips or flirting with someone you regularly see. I think of the risks of going all in for your work and letting your kids grow up without your presence. I think of the risks of pleasure binges with alcohol, drugs, or porn and what that says to your family. I think of the risks of not acting on some problem your child has at an early age thinking they will grow out of it.
Whatever the reason: laziness, depression, greed, lust...or somehow just thinking you deserve it, we have taken some risks. Thankfully God knows all about taking a risk for someone because he did it for us. I grew up singing a song from southern Gospel music called Who Am I?
Who am I, that a king would bleed and die for?
Who am I that he would say, 'not my will thine for?'
The answer I am never know, why he ever loved me so,
That to an old rugged cross he would go. Who am I?
I spent some time this morning with the Lord and truly wept as I considered what he did for me. I wept also as I thought about the risks that have been considered in my mind. Not only risks to my family but risks to my faith. In fact I don't know how you can separate one from the other. I know the Bible doesn't.
One of the ways we can worship God is by going all in for our family and closest relationships. It is a great investment and it pleases the Lord. Don't miss this Sunday's service as continue down this road. I have something to give each of the guys this week, so be there men!
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