As Christians, we hear this passage a little differently than those who lived under the Torah, the Law of Moses. We recognize that our blamelessness comes as a gift because of Jesus' sacrificial death on the Cross (
Romans 5:6-11;
Colossians 1:19-22). We are not justified by working hard to keep the Law (
Romans 3:28;
Galatians 2:16,
3:11,
24,
5:4). Instead, we are doing our absolute best to walk in the will of the
Lord, but do so out of our appreciation for God's grace and by the power of the Holy Spirit (
Romans 8:1-4). We do by the power of the Holy Spirit what we could never do under the law. Doing the will of God brings us many blessings. Those blessings are not just for us in the future; they begin right now as we live for God's glory, obey God's will, and walk under his protection.
Father, thank you for blessing me so graciously. As I seek to live according to your will, I know I experience the blessing of your presence and the power of the Holy Spirit in my life. Please bless me with wisdom to understand your will and the courage to live that will faithfully. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
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