Day 23--With or Without You?

 'Anyone who is not with me is against me; and anyone who does not gather in with me throws away.'

LUKE 11: 23

This is one of those times when Jesus gets really harsh. He gives us two choices: either to be with him or to be against him. No in-betweens, no lukewarmness. It's not that Jesus thinks we are never going to sin again. It's just that He wants us to commit fully, with all our hearts, minds, and strength, rather than make half-hearted promises. He is Love itself, in its fullness, and with Him there is no middle ground: He is infinite mercy, infinite justice, infinite peace. And in order to be able to give us all that, we need to give Him a 'yes' that is like Mary's: ABSOLUTE.

If we don't, then we are rejecting His grace willingly. 

Jesus wants to reveal himself to you, to be the King of your heart, to fill you with his love, and joy, and peace. Let him! Be with Him, not against Him. You only need to say 'yes' and open your heart to Him.