Today’s Thought “Loving This Autumn” G. Ward

“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other created thing, will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8:38-39

A good support system is necessary in encouraging good behaviors. I can truly say I had that as a child. On today I’m gladly contemplating both of my grandmothers. Both epitomized what grandmothers have been historically for so many. Unlike the grandmother of today (who very well might be 35 years of age), it wasn’t necessary to refer to them by their first name; Nanna, Grandma or Big Momma was good enough. I never heard negative comments from either of my grandmothers. Their hug and kisses were anticipated and reciprocated by me. For them, I could have attained towards absolutely anything I aspired.

Eternal security for the believer is comparable. Our scripture lesson text reminds us that nothing can prohibit Holy God from loving us. His love, although un-conditional, requires true repentance from those of us desiring Him as Lord of our lives. Chaos persists in some because they stole grandma’s love, failing to love her back with all their heart. We never love grandma in the same way she loves us. Hers is patient, seeing the best, its kind, seeking to be exemplary, and gentle, not wanting us to capsize in unproductivity.

Our struggle with sin is incessant (cf. Ro.7:14-16). We however, who have asked Jesus to abide as Lord in our life, have yielded to His sacrifice as entirely sufficient. Although there is yet sin in our lives as it is with others, ours is absolved forever because HE is our reconciliation now and forevermore. The older I become in HIM, the less I desire to disappoint. Moreover, I wish both my grandmothers could witness what I’ve become…

Happy Monday!