Right(eousness) on!
As we continue the series in Romans it is impressing me more and more how righteous (just) God is...how unworthy of his justice I am...and how gracious he is to offer it! No wonder Paul exclaims, in so many words, "It's the kindness (not wrath!) of God that leads to transformation (repentence)." As those who've experienced and tasted this grace and kindness and forgiveness, it is good for us to remember afresh the depths from which he has rescued us. When I do this, I am flooded by joy (not guilt...or even apathy or cynicism), and find great excitement in sharing the hope God offers to all peoples everywhere through Christ Jesus, the Lord. We can be free of our self- serving nature and liberated to live by God's Spirit and bring a taste of the Kingdom of God to our neighbors.
I am excited to hear from a number of you about how God is encouraging you to take steps of faith in bringing God's justice to various areas of this world that need the light of Christ. Salvation is not just a "get out of hell" ticket, but also liberation to serve our risen King both here and now as the Church lives out Jesus's prayer that God's will be done on earth as it is in heaven! Amen?
I look forward to worshiping with you Sunday!
Dave
