The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in John 12:32,
"And I [Jesus], when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."
As John says, "He said this to show the kind of death he was going to die." Verse 33. Jesus spoke here of his crucifixion. He made the statement that, wlith his crucifixion, he would "draw all people to myself." I note he did not say some people, but "all people". He did not say only a few from every demographic of mankind, but "all people."
Here is the incomprehensible love of God on display. Not only will Jesus Christ go to the cross willingly (even joyfully! See Hebrews 12:2) to take the penalty due us for our sins, he will draw all people to himself.
We know, unfortunately, that few will respond to the Lord's entreaty to us, "Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:13-14. However, it won't be because he hasn't done all the heavy lifting. He died for us! Beyond that, he draws us to himself! Those who resist him do so due to their desire to cling to their sin. Note what Jesus told Nicodemus about this, John 3:19-20, "This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed."
Jesus Christ died on that miserable cross to pay the penalty for all of the sins of all people that have ever lived, "He [Jesus Christ] is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world." 1 John 2:2. And, it is his desire that all people come to him as he draws them, "God our Savior... wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." 1 Timothy 2:3. Also, "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9.
The Lord desires us! He has come to make a way for us, he has paid the penalty our sins bring us, and he draws us to himself! What a love this is!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
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"And I [Jesus], when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself."
As John says, "He said this to show the kind of death he was going to die." Verse 33. Jesus spoke here of his crucifixion. He made the statement that, wlith his crucifixion, he would "draw all people to myself." I note he did not say some people, but "all people". He did not say only a few from every demographic of mankind, but "all people."
Here is the incomprehensible love of God on display. Not only will Jesus Christ go to the cross willingly (even joyfully! See Hebrews 12:2) to take the penalty due us for our sins, he will draw all people to himself.
We know, unfortunately, that few will respond to the Lord's entreaty to us, "Wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it." Matthew 7:13-14. However, it won't be because he hasn't done all the heavy lifting. He died for us! Beyond that, he draws us to himself! Those who resist him do so due to their desire to cling to their sin. Note what Jesus told Nicodemus about this, John 3:19-20, "This is the verdict: Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that their deeds will be exposed."
Jesus Christ died on that miserable cross to pay the penalty for all of the sins of all people that have ever lived, "He [Jesus Christ] is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world." 1 John 2:2. And, it is his desire that all people come to him as he draws them, "God our Savior... wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." 1 Timothy 2:3. Also, "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9.
The Lord desires us! He has come to make a way for us, he has paid the penalty our sins bring us, and he draws us to himself! What a love this is!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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