Romans 11:29-33 For God's gifts and His call are irrevocable. [He never withdraws them when once they are given, and He does not change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call.] Just as you were once disobedient and rebellious toward God but now have obtained [His] mercy, through their disobedience, So they also now are being disobedient [when you are receiving mercy], that they in turn may one day, through the mercy you are enjoying, also receive mercy [that they may share the mercy which has been shown to you--through you as messengers of the Gospel to them]. For God has consigned (penned up) all men to disobedience, only that He may have mercy on them all [alike]. Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unfathomable (inscrutable, unsearchable) are His judgments (His decisions)! And how untraceable (mysterious, undiscoverable) are His ways (His methods, His paths)!
Change is inevitable, it is what we do with change that affects our character! It's easier said then done-- isn't it??? To change I mean!!! If you are truly honest with not only yourself, but those around us- we really honestly don't like change. We want to remain comfortable... to keep doing what we always did!!! The world calls progress change and we call change progress!!! But there is a saying that goes like this "If we always do what we always did, then we will always get what we always got!" Unfortunately without change in life there would be no progression!!!
The one thing that will not change, though, is God's love for us! He loved us the day that Jesus bore the burden of the cross bridging the gap between us and our Father. God's gift to those who are willing to accept is a changed life--- peace, joy, abundance--- for the present and for the future!
A seed is planted in the ground... But in order to produce fruit good enough to eat, it must first die and be reborn! Once it is reborn, the seed must establish roots deep enough to sustain a tree. This takes time, it takes years of training, pruning, watering, and growing! Salvation is much like this seed... We must die to ourself in order to allow the truth to grow in our lives. Our roots are established in His word... our branches His breath of life breathed into every part of our lives.... Our fruit- rich and abudant reaping of that which was sown! We change... we may be unfaithful... we may struggle with our trials... we may stumble... we may fall, but God is alway faithful to us. He love extends far beyond our minds comprehension! Why? We deal with the here and now... It's hard to imagine eternity!
Change- This is what God's word will do in our lives if we allow Him to be a part of it! For those who are hurting- He brings healing... For those who are struggling, He makes the path straight. For those who are sick- God brings healing! Our world is corrupt and self-seeking which makes it hard for us to accept God's gift of life! But, change is inevitable--- no matter how we feel about change it continually happens. Sometimes this change brings about the good- other times the bad! But the only thing for certain in life is that GOD WILL NEVER CHANGE!!! His love for you is real!!! His peace for you will surpass all understanding!!! His grace will fill you up and take you to higher places!!!
Father, help us to call out to You not only in our time of need, but in all things! Lord, the only thing we are gaurenteed in life is change! Sometimes we get too comfortable where we are and we need to be forced to accept change. But I know this- You are in control and when we rely on You all things will work for the good for those who love you and are called according to Your purpose! Your word will not return void- I just claim that each person who reads this will be touched by Your Spirit.. Hold us close to You until our hearts beat as one with Yours. In Jesus name amen!
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