2 Thessalonians 3.5
Think about this. Paul is praying for peoples hearts to move into the fullness of God's Love. The kind of Love that has no limits. (Romans 8.38-39) The kind of Love that forgives all sins. (Proverbs 10:12) The kind of Love that sacrifices His only Son for those who may not appreciate and accept the Gift. (John 3:17)
Think about the Patience of Christ. Jesus gave up the presence of God to live on earth as a man. (John 1.1-3) He took it upon himself to live and die for the sin of mankind. ( Isaiah 53:4 ) Jesus knew the torture and suffering He was to endure and He did not want to go through it. (Luke 22.42-44) But He did. (Hebrews 12:2) He did so everyone, even those who may not appreciate or accept the Gift, could access the presence of God. (1 Timothy 2.4) Jesus gave up a residence without sin, without pain, without hatred, so others could have the opportunity to know what He had known.
Pretty deep prayer Paul laid down in his letter, huh? Pretty simple prayer as well. Simple enough for anyone of us to pray when things are getting outta control and our focus ain't where it should be. Simple enough for you to pray right now.
May God direct MY heart into the Love of God and the Patience of Christ. Amen.
0 comments:
Post a Comment