This mornings introductory reading came from the book entitled “Sold Out for Jesus” written by G. John White and refers to the passage in 1 Timothy 2:1-7 (I used The Message version).
“Sold Out for Jesus” is a book of 366 perennial daily thought provoking nuggets on 12 vital themes of the Christian Life.
God wants all men to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth
This is the fundamental desire of God.
‘God wants not only us but everyone saved, you know, everyone to get to know the truth that we’ve learned…’ 1 Timothy 2:4 (MSG)
Some say “What is the meaning of life?” I say “this is it!” Everything else that happens on earth is secondary to this. This is the great ‘plan’ of God. This is the whole reason for Calvary, for Bethlehem, for Moriah, for putting the angel to guard the way to the Tree of Life. There is no “greater plan!” – there is no other “Grand Design” – this is it!! Plan A – there is no Plan B!!
Until we, like the Apostle Paul, grasp this truth we shall, forever, be “looking in the wrong place” and trying to achieve something which is at best only secondary to the real plan, purpose and heart’s desire of God.
Why is it God’s No. 1 plan? Because He loves His Son so much He planned to have millions upon millions more of “them”. He sees every new baby with the potential of being “like Jesus” – not only in heaven but on earth too. God looks at you and expects you to be like Jesus – someone He loves to talk with, walk with and be with. He sees phenomenal potential in you. Isn’t that terrific? Doesn’t that thrill your heart and soul?
Well, He sees your neighbours in exactly the same “light”, in just the same way. God wants all men to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth. He will do all He can to make sure that happens – and that is one reason you are living next door to and opposite your neighbours. That’s why you have the job you have and mix with the people you mix with at work and at sport . You are part of that plan of God’s, that they should be saved.
We either run with the plan or thwart the Will of God.
What are you doing about it?
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