The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Acts 17:29-30,
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"Therefore since we are God's offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by man's design and skill. In the past God overlooked such ignorance, but now he commands all people everywhere to repent."
As Paul speaks to those at the Areopagus, he tells them that what they worshipped as something unknown, God is the creator of the world and everything in it. And, where many had worshipped God as if he were made of gold, silver or stone and that in the past God overlooked such ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent. I note Paul says God commands all people everywhere - not some people in certain places. God wants us all to turn to him, to repent - every person. He wants us all!
God has a big heart, a heart that encompasses all of mankind. The Bible says that God loves the whole world and everyone in it. He wants us all. As Paul speaks to Timothy about prayer in 1 Timothy 2:3-4, he says that this "pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." It is God's will that all men be saved! He wants us all. Peter talks about the delay in Jesus Christ's second coming. He says, "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9. God wants every man, woman and child to turn to him! He has a heart for all mankind!
My point here isn't to get into a quibble over theology but to recognize the wonderful heart of love our God has for all mankind. He has a big heart! He sent his Son to die a horrible death to purchase us from his own wrath for our sins! Not just for some, but for all!
It is important to note that as the Scriptures clearly point out, even though it is God's will we all be saved, he has chosen that only those who will embrace him in faith will be saved. He has left it in our hands. He wants us all, but he will only take those who will have him.
What a big, wonderful heart our God has for each and every one of us!!
As Paul speaks to those at the Areopagus, he tells them that what they worshipped as something unknown, God is the creator of the world and everything in it. And, where many had worshipped God as if he were made of gold, silver or stone and that in the past God overlooked such ignorance, he now commands all people everywhere to repent. I note Paul says God commands all people everywhere - not some people in certain places. God wants us all to turn to him, to repent - every person. He wants us all!
God has a big heart, a heart that encompasses all of mankind. The Bible says that God loves the whole world and everyone in it. He wants us all. As Paul speaks to Timothy about prayer in 1 Timothy 2:3-4, he says that this "pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." It is God's will that all men be saved! He wants us all. Peter talks about the delay in Jesus Christ's second coming. He says, "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." 2 Peter 3:9. God wants every man, woman and child to turn to him! He has a heart for all mankind!
My point here isn't to get into a quibble over theology but to recognize the wonderful heart of love our God has for all mankind. He has a big heart! He sent his Son to die a horrible death to purchase us from his own wrath for our sins! Not just for some, but for all!
It is important to note that as the Scriptures clearly point out, even though it is God's will we all be saved, he has chosen that only those who will embrace him in faith will be saved. He has left it in our hands. He wants us all, but he will only take those who will have him.
What a big, wonderful heart our God has for each and every one of us!!
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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