Fanny Crosby wrote, “Tell me the story of Jesus, write on my heart every word; tell me the story most precious, sweetest that ever was heard.”
Kathryn Hankey wrote, “Tell me the story often, For I forget so soon; The early dew of morning Has passed away at noon. Tell me the old, old story … of Jesus and His love”
Sometimes as I sit writing a devotion, I will think to myself, “I have said this before. It is nothing new.” Then I will remind myself that it is okay to repeat the wonderful truths of God. Not only is it okay, but it is also necessary.
I began reading Galatians this morning. I got as far as verse 6 in Chapter 1. The first five verses are a salutation, a presentation of Paul’s authority as an apostle (not from men or by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father), and a declaration of the love of our LORD Jesus Christ (who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from this present evil age). [vs 1-5]
Then suddenly Paul expresses the reason for his letter, and it is a reminder and warning to us also. “I am amazed that you are so quickly turning away from Him who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel ….” [vs 6 HCSB]
Paul was amazed that the Galatians so easily and quickly surrendered the truth of the Gospel. They had accepted the true Gospel but now had discarded it for a perverted message of grace and law. In the remainder of this letter, he will confront them on their readiness to accept error.
I would like to say that modern day believers are smarter than the Galatians, but are we? We seem to also forget that old, old story and are looking for something new and “improved” to replace it or add to it.
But that old, old story still stands strong, and will stand strong throughout eternity. It never diminishes, it never dulls, its brilliance will light the cosmos forever. Tell it to me again and again and again and … the story of Jesus’ love.
