The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him in James 2:5,
"Listen, my dear brothers: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he promised those who love him?"
One of the many things I love about God is that he has chosen to welcome into his family all who will embrace him in faith. He could have limited access into his family to only those who do good deeds all the time and never sin. I never would have made it into his family if that were his choice. I don't do good deeds all the time, and as for sinning... like I say, I would never make it.
God could have chosen to welcome into his family only those who are rich, attractive or accomplished in some area. Again, I'd never make it if that were the criteria God had chosen. I've never been accused of any of those things!
God could have chosen to welcome into his family only those who go on spiritual pilgrimages or who engage in all sorts of religious exercises and disciplines. Again, I'm afraid you all would miss me there in heaven if that were the criteria God chose to use.
However, I can happily and excitedly let you all know that you will have to put up with me in heaven, as he has made it possible for even someone like me! God has chosen those who will embrace him in faith. All who respond to the gospel by trusting in the Lord will have a place at his table. How wonderful God has chosen to bring into his family all who will place their trust in him! Even someone like me can do that.
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share your thoughts of worship with us from your Bible reading today. We'd love to hear from you!
Trevor Fisk
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