Hebrews 8:6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

I had another devotional ready for today. It wasn’t perfect but it was satisfactory. Maybe one point bothered me. Something told in truth had a tad too much tartness. It didn’t set right in my mouth.

This morning as I went through my wake up routine a thought struck me. “I can do better.”

Isn’t that the issue which faces us in this life? We came to the Lord because of a life that wasn’t good enough. We wanted better. We might not have known what we would be getting into but we were tired of the old life and wanted something better.

Now in Christ we have obtained a better life. We have obtained a better ministry, better friends, better family, better understanding even. With that comes one more thing, a better expectation of who I am in Christ. I want to do better, for you, for Christ, and yes, even better for myself.

I am not dissatisfied. My life is great. I have joy like never before. I’ve come such a long way on this journey. The life I led before Christ is a fading memory. The life I will lead is just over the horizon and with each step I take in the Way, brings a clearer view of that future. I want what lies ahead. It is a better me.

Psalm 69:31a This also shall please the Lord better

Psalm 19:5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.