Scripture:
Romans 5: 8 "But God demonstrates His own love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ dies for us."
Observation / Application:
We take notice of the noble men and women who fight for the freedom. We recognized them with honorable medals and rewards. Those men and women chose to serve the country and fight for the freedom of the country. Only selective people have that mind of serving and sacrificing their life on the line for others, people they don't even have connection or know in this world. As the citizens of this country we can only be grateful towards them for their services. It is selfless act of parents to sacrifice their children and selfless individual to fight for the rights of the country. But God had given the ultimate gift his Son as a sacrifice for save all of the us, the sinners which we are no use to him. For this solider who fought in Iraq and etc, get recognize and rewarded and there are so many veteran benefits for themselves and their generation. Prior to enlisting into service, they weigh out all the pros and cons, as their life is depended on it. But for God, he didn't hesitated or weigh the pros and cons prior to giving his Son as a sacrifice.
It is so hard to have the heart to share love like Jesus did. The act of kindness and love regardless of the person, who is difficult and easy to get along. My emotions get ahead of me, I tend to open up to people who are easy to get along, and less difficult with me. I should say who give less stress in my life. But as God save sinner like me who have no use, I should have little of flexibility to share love upon the ones who are difficult as well. Let God's grace pour out and the holy spirit work within me to share. Than maybe my heart and mind will form different opinions about the circumstance that may come across when dealing with such. I been fortunate enough to be dealing with great people in my past professional life, however, my recent move has come to brick wall, where I cannot get passed and share love with others. As I read this passage, I wonder is it my emotions and opinions of certain circumstance that I am allowing my judgement to over come. Letting this judgement affect my heart in how I see things? Probably so! Romans 5 is about God's grace overcoming sins and God's love onto all (sinners and goods). Maybe it is time to let my emotions position my heart, but rather, learn to pour out unconditional love upon these people and see where that leads me.
I am chosen for a reason and I have a purpose to fulfill, if the start is to open my heart and forgive myself to start with, than God help me to forgive myself and learn to show mercy on myself. So that I may do the same to others. Let's make better choices with the gift of life God gave us by presenting his ultimate sacrifice to save someone like me.
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