GOD says,
I honor those who honor me;
those who scorn me I demean.
ROMANS 2:4 (MSG)
You didn’t think, did you, that just by pointing your finger at others you would distract God from seeing all your misdoings and from coming down on you hard? Or did you think that because he’s such a nice God, he’d let you off the hook? Better think this one through from the beginning. God is kind, but he’s not soft. In kindness he takes us firmly by the hand and leads us into a radical life-change.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
"God is kind, but he's not soft."
DAILY FODDER
God is radical in his kindness but he is not a carpet that we can walk on. What exactly does God expect us to do?
PRAYER
Glorious God, I am grateful that your kindness is so vast and far-reaching. Forgive me for taking it for granted and living as though I can do as I please because you understand me. Help me to turn away from everything that is contrary to you and your ways. Through the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit I'm going to do things your way. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil. Amen!
