Christ's Supremacy

I'm currently reading Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.  So far I'm a fan. He has a hard word for a generation that lives in "cheap grace."

One of the biggest things I've noticed is his awesome view of Christ. For him, Jesus is everything and he is in everything.  Everything we do is for him and everything worth having is from him.  As he expounds on all the ways Jesus must permeate our lives, I get uncomfortable.  I know Jesus owns my life and must have his way, but it's way more comfortable for me to stay away from particulars.  If I say, "Jesus has all of me," it's done. My "contract" is complete.  (Of course there is no contract, but I like to make myself think there is.  It's neat and easy, but discipleship is not supposed to be either of those things.)  It's when I think about all the implications of Jesus' claims on my soul that I realize how much has to change.

When Bonhoeffer says Jesus must be the mediator of my every relationship, I draw back.  I'm a college student! I'm smart enough to run my own relationships! I can do it on my own! Oh... Pride...

I continually find these blind spots in my faith, those areas that I refuse to believe are sin until God brings those to light.  So as I continue to pursue God, I am mindful that Jesus must permeate every bit of my life. There can be no part left untouched.

I'm trying to be a branch
Knack