My Way or His Way?

But I ask, "Did they not hear?" Yes, they did:

'Their voice has gone out to all the earth, and their words to the end of the inhabited world.' (Psalm 19:4)

But I ask, "Did not Israel understand?" First Moses said:

'I will make you jealous of those who are not a nation; I will make you angry by a nation that lacks understanding.' (Deut 32:21)

And Isaiah says boldly:

' I was found by those who were not looking for Me; I revealed Myself to those who were not asking for Me.' (Is 65:1)

But to Israel he says: 'All day long I have spread out My hands to a disobedient and defiant people.' (Is 65:2)

Romans 10:18-21

Paul masterfully collects all the above scripture together to show God's attitude to the rebellious Israel. They had been told, all throughout the Old Testament scripture spoke of Christ, yet when He came they rejected Him and crucified their Saviour.

You know yourself you can know something but not know it by revelation. As a Catholic I knew about Christ, I wanted all of Him, but my way, the Catholic way. He was about deliverance, His way.

I cannot insist that my God answers my prayers, my way. I know enough now to know that my way is flawed and full of holes. His way is life and peace. I must let go and trust Him. Amen!

Today we must accept Christ in faith and step out to His fulfilment, His forgiveness, His deliverance, His way. Amen!