BIBLE PASSAGE:
Yet to all who received Him, to those who believed in His name,
he gave the right to become children of God.
(John 1:12)
MEDITATION:
The constitution of the United States includes a Bill of Rights. These ten
‘rights’ were written to benefit the citizens of the United States. One of
these rights excludes the government from making laws that affect religions.
However, this one ‘right’ has been dishonored as some people have been told
they cannot refuse to provide customers with services that conflict with their
beliefs (example: performing same sex marriage ceremonies).
The Declaration of Independence also talks about ‘rights’.
“We hold these truths to be sacred and undeniable; that all men are created
equal and independent, that from that equal creation they derive rights
inherent and inalienable, among which are the preservation of life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness.”
These ‘rights’ have also been disregarded. “preservation of life” has been
redefined to exclude unborn human beings. There are also attempts to
prohibit citizens from having weapons available to help them to protect
and preserve their own lives (even though criminals have access to these
weapons since they have no respect for law and order).
“liberty” means we are not owned by anyone, however the government
has made attempts to ‘own’ people by giving them handouts which cause
them to become dependent on the government.
“pursuit of happiness” means that we have a right to pursue our self-interests
as long as they don’t endanger the lives or well-being of others. However, this
‘right’ has also been abused by the government as it has allowed the invasion
of women’s restrooms by those who are not women. This creates a danger for
the well-being of the female populous of America.
Citizens of the United States have been given specific rights, however others
have tried to redefine these rights, and in essence rendered them ineffective.
Aren’t you glad the scriptures have given us a ‘right’, which is not distorted
and will never be rescinded?
God is love, but who can describe or measure the love of God? Even though
He has an unfathomable love for us, it doesn’t mean He will merely ‘wink at’
sin. God’s holiness demands that all sin be punished. He will not change the
consequences of sin from one person to the next – that would show favoritism
which is not a characteristic that describes our unchanging God.
However, because of His love, He provided a plan of redemption and
salvation for sinful mankind. No matter what sin we have committed;
no matter how dark, dirty, shameful, or terrible it may be, God loves
us. The love of God is immeasurable, unmistakable, and unending; it
is a love that reaches out to every person.
However, God will not force Himself upon anyone against their will.
He gives us the opportunity to choose to accept His offer. When we
(any person) follow the guidelines established by God, we have a ‘right’
to become His children. When we belong to Him, it is permanent and
will never be distorted or changed by anyone.
ACTION:
Question to consider:
– Have I exercised my ‘right’ to become a child of God?
God has provided the opportunity and it is my responsibility
to believe and receive what He has given; Nobody else can
do it for me, nor is it something I have inherited.
Pray,
“Heavenly Father, thank You for providing us with rights that are
permanent and unchanging. Thank You for everything these rights
encompass, including being a child of Yours with a destiny of living
with You eternally. In a world where stability is difficult to find, You
have given us a solid foundation in Your Word. Forgive me if I have
failed to accept this right, and I pray that You would convict me of
what I need to do so I can receive what You have offered me.”
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