godly jealousy?
Joshua said to the people, "You are not able to serve the LORD. He is a holy God; he is a jealous God. He will not forgive your rebellion and your sins. Joshua 24:19I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him. 2 Corinthians 11:2
I want to know and understand how jealousy can be godly...The first verse makes me concerned and overwhelmingly grateful for Jesus Christ! I'm so glad to have not lived in the old testament times. The jealousy I experience, the feelings of being left out and overlooked, and the desire to be acknowledged...I wonder if their intensity is only fractions of what our God feels. Is this what it means that He's a jealous God? That He wants us to reciprocate the love, affection, and attention that half the time we don't even realize it's there? I hate this feeling of jealousy, so intense and consuming...no wonder God sent Jesus to save us and be our mediator. I pray that I allow the patience and grace through Christ Jesus to take away these feelings in me, to renew my spirit.
posted by Tamara @ 11:57 AM
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