OUR AWESOME GIFT
In
Richard Baxter’s book entitled “The Free Gift,” he relates an interesting
behind-the-scenes story that took place during the construction of the Golden
Gate Bridge over San Francisco Bay. The project
was way considerably behind schedule because several workers had accidentally
fallen to their deaths from the lofty bridge scaffolding. Engineers and administrators could find no
solution to those horrendous and costly delays. Finally, someone suggested a gigantic net that
would be hung under the bridge to catch anyone who might accidentally fall. Despite the enormous cost, the engineers opted
for the safety of the net. After it was
installed, progress was rarely interrupted. Workers did accidentally fall into the net,
but all were saved. Ultimately, all the
time lost due to construction accidents and fear was regained by replacing their
fear with faith in the net.
This engineering
solution is a powerful reminder of God’s grace.
The Sovereign God has provided a salvation net for you and I. Indeed, we have paid nothing for the Father’s
eternal love, nothing for the Son of His love, nothing for His comforting Holy Spirit,
nothing for His matchless grace and mercy and nothing for our miraculous
covenant relationship. We are not at all
deserving, just as the word “grace” suggests, but we are constant and blessed recipients
of His love.
What a
mighty and marvelous God – to whom we worship, honor, submit and serve! During this Advent season, we must pause
often to reflect prayerfully on His awesome gift of grace.
Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and
please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING.
Maranatha!
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