I find it a constant amazement that whenever I turn to the Lord – there He is! And He always has time… for ME. I know He said that He would never leave me or forsake me… but it is also true! Amazing! Regardless of time or any other factor – He always has time. Paul reinforces this when he tells us (Romans 8):
“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be
against us? He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for
us all, how will He not also with Him graciously give us all things?” (v.31-32)
He not only has the time, He takes the time… just for Me. And He does the same for all who call upon Him. Time and place mean nothing. All we need do is whisper the name of Jesus and there is He is! But I believe that this should be a constant ‘condition’, not just in the midst of crisis.
Not worthy of His attention? Of course not. None of us are. Our worth or lack is not the issue, never the question. And never say that you have been too egregious, that your sin is too black to allow you to be redeemed. The only question is – will we turn? Will we seek Him?
“Christ Jesus is the one who died – more than that, who was raised –
who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.” (v32)
Let that sink into your spirit – Jesus is interceding for us! After having done all, He continueS to act on our behalf. I realize that this is more than most of us can get our heads around. Not the point. He CHOSE to do this for us. Love in action.
The only act we need do at this point is realize this, recognize our own sin and need, and to accept His gift of life.
“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or
distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
As it is written, ‘For your sake we are being killed all the day long; we
are regarded as sheep to be slaughtered’.
No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who
loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor rulers
nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor
depth; nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from
the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (v 33-39)
Covers everything – yes? The only thing not covered is your decision. Will you accept the gift of life that comes from acknowledging your need, your lack, your sin? Will you accept Jesus as your Lord able to save you completely and bring you into the Family of God? The decision is always yours. But in the acceptance you have everything you will ever need. Then you will have One who always has time for you.
