This was laid heavy on my heart after some quiet time of reflection on a plane last night and felt compelled to share.
By what right do I receive the love of God or the sacrifices that were made by Jesus? I am not worthy or deserving of that which I am to receive or will gain from the relationship I have with Christ. I have and thankfully receive mercy that is freely given though I deserve death and punishment. Haven’t I participated in the rebellion against the throne? Haven’t I denied him by not humbling myself completely to his teaching and turning from my sin? Can’t I claim the name Judas, but I was given the name Son, Bride and Beloved. I am treated as a son, celebrated for returning home and not shunned for my betrayal or banished for my treachery. I have received compassion and forgiveness without reason or conditions that is unfathomable. I do not receive what is deserved because of the infinite mercy of God. God’s shows us His goodness and compassion by confronting my suffering and guilt through compassion, mercy. His mercy is great enough to cover any pain that hurt my spirit man, but I have to be willing to accept it. I must not only accept His mercies, but believe and live within it. To not live knowing that God is compassionate and kind and offers mercy to me is to short change your relationship with the Him and to not value His sacrifice.
Though I have earned banishment I will enjoy communion with God.
