Hello brothers and sisters;
I used to ponder God's creation of the heavens, universe and the earth, and at some point He got around to creating us. I felt the former was more important than the latter but my growing understanding had changed. God considers us more precious in choosing us over the foundation that surrounds us and beyond.
Ephesians 1:4-5, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. 5 He destined us in love to be his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, - RSV
God choosing us who believe is like having a purpose given for our life. Despite the setbacks and disappoints that occur along our path, they do not thwart God's purpose in being there to carry us through it all.
He is also my Savior Jesus. Jesus is my Perfect Shepherd (Pastor) and Perfect Solution. That is a benefit to the Believer.
In Romans 5:20-21, 20 Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, 21 so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. - ESV
It's a roller coaster in the obedient and sinful life of a Christian. I misunderstood that during those times when my sin increased, God had His limits. Again, my growing understanding changed. God's grace is unlimited when He sees our repentant hearts; Jesus as our propitiation (to satisfy God's wrath ) is unlimited.
The contrast to everything else can easily turn our eyes and ears away from prayer and His inerrant Word. But when we fervently strive to seek our Creator and ask Him to guide us during our weakness back into the direction unto Him, we learn more and more how the Gospel seals us (His promises are guaranteed.)
Other's thoughts?
God bless you all.
I used to ponder God's creation of the heavens, universe and the earth, and at some point He got around to creating us. I felt the former was more important than the latter but my growing understanding had changed. God considers us more precious in choosing us over the foundation that surrounds us and beyond.
Ephesians 1:4-5, 4 even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. 5 He destined us in love to be his sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will, - RSV
God choosing us who believe is like having a purpose given for our life. Despite the setbacks and disappoints that occur along our path, they do not thwart God's purpose in being there to carry us through it all.
He is also my Savior Jesus. Jesus is my Perfect Shepherd (Pastor) and Perfect Solution. That is a benefit to the Believer.
In Romans 5:20-21, 20 Now the law came in to increase the trespass, but where sin increased, grace abounded all the more, 21 so that, as sin reigned in death, grace also might reign through righteousness leading to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. - ESV
It's a roller coaster in the obedient and sinful life of a Christian. I misunderstood that during those times when my sin increased, God had His limits. Again, my growing understanding changed. God's grace is unlimited when He sees our repentant hearts; Jesus as our propitiation (to satisfy God's wrath ) is unlimited.
The contrast to everything else can easily turn our eyes and ears away from prayer and His inerrant Word. But when we fervently strive to seek our Creator and ask Him to guide us during our weakness back into the direction unto Him, we learn more and more how the Gospel seals us (His promises are guaranteed.)
Other's thoughts?
God bless you all.
