As
I consider the big picture of life I eventually get down to my little
corner of the world. To be honest I start there too often and don’t
get beyond my fences often enough. The future is up for grabs while
at the same time being in God’s hands. I am concerned for my
grandchildren because I have had my big shot a life. I expect God to
still use me but the time is limited.
When, and if, the
time of persecution comes will I stand up and be counted or will I
mumble and take a pass? As I look back at my life I can see examples
of both. One I am embarrassed by and the other seems too rare.
Ultimately I trust God to sort it out.
There are two
different standards given to us and we need wisdom to know which to
apply. On the one hand we have Jesus telling us to turn the other
cheek. On the other hand we see Peter telling the governing
authorities that he is going to do what God says rather than what
they command. We are told to show love by being patient. We are
also told to show love by rebuke and reproof. We are told that if we
do not pass on the word of God for repentance that the blood of the
sinner will be on our head.
It can get confusing. As I
just said, I am counting on God to sort it out. God’s plan for the
universe does not depend on my performance. I need to remember that.
When I fail He will have an alternative and if all else ends up in
the tank there is always the divine fiat that we saw at creation,
“And God said….”
That is how grace works on a macro
level and on my micro level. I have a heart that seeks to be
perfectly obedient. I have a personality that leaves much to the
promise of grace.
I wonder what today has in store for
me.
homo unius libri
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