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? Â I am not worthy or deserving of that which I am to receive or will gain from the relationship I have with Christ. Â I have and thankfully receive mercy that is freely given though I deserve death and punishment. Â Haven’t I Â 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? Â Can’t I claim the name Judas, but I was given the name Son, Bride and Beloved. Â I am treated as a son, celebrated for returning home and not shunned for my betrayal or banished for my treachery. Â I have received compassion and forgiveness without reason or conditions that is unfathomable. Â I do not receive what is deserved because of the infinite mercy of God. Â God’s shows us His goodness and compassion by confronting my suffering and guilt through compassion, mercy. Â His mercy is great enough to cover any pain that hurt my spirit man, but I have to be willing to accept it. Â I must not only accept His mercies, but believe and live within it. Â 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.
