One of the reasons why many people like mathematics are because it is exact. For instance, when you say, “a gallon of milk,” how do you know whether it is one or two drops off or, for that matter, a thousandth of a drop-off. You really don’t know because measurements like that are not exact. Two plus two doesn’t equal 4.5 or even 4.001. Two plus two equals precisely 4. When God gave his life for you through the body of Jesus Christ, he opened up a new world to you that is exact.

Romans 6:11 In the same way, count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.

The word “count” is the word in the Greek λογίζομαι, that is translated logizomai and speaks of accounting, bookwork, and mathematics. What God did for us was absolute and exact! He wants us, in a sense, to “do the math” to see how wonderful and glorious are the things he has provided for us.

Rom 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Wow! God wants you to test and approve of how good and pleasing and perfect his will for your life is! Oh yes – it is much better than you have ever dreamed! God has given you his grace and has provided a way for you to live in his glory. It is absolutely vital that you do the math! It is truly crazy and amazing, far beyond words or description! As I think about you and pray for you today, I’m wondering…

ARE YOU COUNTING?

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