Whether we realize it or not, our thoughts are usually
centered on what we want—but have you ever considered what God desires?
Why did He create us, and what is His goal for us? The answer is found in 2
Peter 3:9: “The Lord ... is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish
but for all to come to repentance.” But why does God want mankind saved?
Because He loves us (Eph.
2:4). His love isn’t based on any worthiness in us but on His nature. As 1 John
4:16 says, “God is love,” and His attributes never change.
Because of His
grace (Eph. 2:5). We can’t do anything to earn salvation, because it’s
obtained only through God’s grace. And throughout our time on earth and into
eternity, the lives of God’s children should exhibit evidence of His grace (Eph.
2:7).
For His glory (Eph.
1:5-6). God’s glory is displayed as He saves sinners and changes them into
saints. Then as we each live obediently before Him, others will see our good
works and glorify the God who transformed us.
Sometimes we’re shortsighted and think we’re the center of
salvation, but it’s really all about our amazing God, who sent His Son to
rescue us from sin, death, and eternal punishment. Jesus died and suffered the
chastisement we deserved, and He offers us forgiveness and reconciliation with
the Father. And all we have to do is believe and receive Christ’s payment for
our sins. What a gracious God we have, who wants us to be with Him forever so
He may continue to shower His kindness upon us.
Thought for today:
Do I acknowledge the enormity of God’s goodness towards us?
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