Romans 11 -- One Thing Remains

My commentary made a point of saying over and over that in this chapter Paul is discussing God’s future dealings with Israel and not the church.  So what was God’s message to Christians here?  God blessed us in order to provoke the Jews to jealousy (over our relationship with Him), which will eventually lead them back to Him.  He’s got them as a nation spiritually blinded right now, but in His perfect timing He will remove that blindness.  Large groups of Jews will come to accept Christ as Savior.

 

The amazing thing I read today was in verse 32:  “God has given all people over to their stubborn ways so that He can show mercy to all.”

 

In our sin, He takes the initiative to show mercy to us!  And when we sin, how much richer and more appreciated that mercy is – that He would love us and want us, ugly sinners that we are!

 

Father, thank You that Your love never fails and that it never gives up or runs out on me, but does go on and on and on.  It overwhelms and satisfies my soul so that I’ll never ever have to be afraid!

 

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford