(Acts 1:24, 10:34) In reading these passages then following up in a commentary it was an "aha" moment that made complete sense in a new way. God knows hearts (1:24) and does not respect persons (10:34). This arose from the question of circumcision of the gentiles by the Christian Jews (the Judaisers). This is to say that circumcision is part of the Jewish law and tradition. God knows the hearts of His creation and we no longer need the act of circumcision to signify that we are His. There are no works or acts we can perform to acquire the gift of eternal life. (10:34) It is by the grace of the father that we are forgiven and the sacrifice of Christ that grace is sealed. The belief in Christ can be seen in our hearts and that is all that is needed. That belief will change the life of the believer through his or her heart and transform them into a likeness of Christ. The heart cannot lie to the spirit of God. He created us to be His mirror image in this life. Christ was sent to show us the way. Physical circumcision is not needed for God to know we are His. Spiritual circumcision is required. We are to be set apart from this life and this world in our ways. (Galatians 6:15, Romans 2:27) In short, we are to become a new creation, transformed, reborn.
Today I would like to share the second image of the Victorian house.
Next week the coloring will be quite different. Until then, remember to "Love The Details." Be safe and God Bless.
