Day 60

Just how great is God's grace?

Some were complaining that God was not fair in showing mercy and compassion to the sinner who repented. They thought that God should take his revenge even on those who had sincerely repented from their wickedness. But God responded with this:

Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord God: and not that he should return from his ways, and live? (Ezekiel 18:23)

For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord God: wherefore turn yourselves, and live ye. (Ezekiel 18:32)

God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked. He is not a divine sadist who gets thrills by casting people into hell. Yes, the wicked will be punished with an everlasting torment, but there is room at the cross of Jesus Christ for every truly repentent sinner. Why should we perish when Jesus Christ has paid for all of our sins in full?

So let me ask you a tough question: Do you only pray for those whom you love? I pray that you would always be willing to share this good news of Jesus Christ with all people, especially your enemies and those whom you hate the most. Why should they perish if God wants to show them mercy?

Who will you pray for today? Who will you share God's marvelous grace with this week?

In Christ Alone,

Jay Silvas