How does the Kingdom of GOD operate differently from the world?
One major way is: GOD never judges His people for their weakness and limitations...the Scriptures are absolutely clear on this. You will not find a single time when GOD has punished or even criticized anyone for not being clever enough, not being skillful enough, not being strong enough, not being eloquent enough, or not being beautiful enough. Likewise, GOD never shows favoritism towards anyone because they possess impressive talents or abilities. In fact, Jesus said, "I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants....Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." (Mat 11:25, 18:3)
See, man looks at the outside appearance, but GOD looks at the heart. (1 Sam 16:7) No matter how smart we are, we will find we could have been smarter. No matter how strong we are, there are still things we cannot do. It is not physically attainable for any created being to become infinite in ability like GOD, without limitation or weakness. But GOD does want us all to become completely clean. (Eph 5:27) Purity is much more important in the eyes of GOD than size. A single cup of pure water is more valuable than 100 gallons of contaminated water. (Selah) Is it any surprise then that GOD often chooses to use the "foolish" and the "simple" to confound the "wise"? (1 Cor 1:26-29)
Has anyone been cast out because they weren't beautiful enough in the world's eyes? Is anyone afraid that their best will not be good enough? Jesus said: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Mat 11:28-30)
November 9, 2009
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