Exodus 8:1-9:35Matthew 19:13-30
Psalm 24:1-10
Proverbs 6:1-5
Have you ever thought to yourself "Why is God so passionate?" Reading through scripture, we see God going the distance for his people, putting his neck out for their salvation, and at times "tossing tables" in their defense. But, why all the passion? What fire drove Jesus?
One answer might be found in Psalm 24. The verse simply states "The earth is the Lord's and everything in it." God cares, because these are God's children we are talking about! Think about the words he spoke to Jonah in Jonah chapter 4. God wraps up his conversation by reminding Jonah, "These people belong to me. That's why I care." To share Christ's passion is to share his responsibility and sense of ownership. I will do a lot for my kids. So, God is willing to do a lot for his children. That fire in his eyes and that drive in his actions comes from a love that only a parent can appreciate. Why the passion? The earth is the Lord's!
2 comments:
Wow. That's a good point. God's passionate for this earth because He has invested interest. As parents we care deeply for our kids, because we're committed to them for life. Thanks for a good and timely word.
Ann Dunagan
The Mission-Minded Family
Most of the time, my kids teach me more about God than just about any other source (excluding scripture). Anyway, thanks for your post... good comment!
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