Daily Devotional

One of the worst descriptions that Christians could possibly give to their relationship with God is that Christianity is a custom. Actually, its the exact opposite. A custom is something done ceremoniously. You ask people of other religions why they perform certain ceremonies, and they will tell you that their great-great-grandfathers uncles sister-in-law did it, and so they have to do it.

When one studies the Word, you will find that ceremonies and customs had to be obeyed under the Law of Moses. In verse 18, though, Paul says that if I build up those things that are destroyed, I become a transgressor or a violator. Do we still offer sacrifices to God to obtain forgiveness of sins? No. Why? Because Jesus became the Lamb that was brought to the slaughter for the sins of the world. He destroyed the customs of old and we now walk in a new faith, a faith that is secured by Gods grace and mercy towards us.

The world has made Christianity a religion, and Christians have swallowed it. What exactly is a religion? A religion is defined as a "ceremonial observance of worship." It is something done out of custom.

Have you made your walk with God a custom? Some of us have such a fixed routine in life that we condemn ourselves when the routine is broken. We pray for the same requests day in and day out. We harp on the same problems over and over and over again.

God wants sincerity in your heart. God wants you to be free. Other religions make you work for your so-called salvation. You have to prove yourself to be accepted. Do not make your walk with God a custom, but keep it as a relationship between a Father and child; between two friends. After all, God calls you His friend. You are an heir to His Kingdom. And this can only be achieved through a relationship with God.