“And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” - Matthew 18:3
When Einstein fled Nazi Germany, he came to America and bought an old two-story house within walking distance of Princeton University. There he entertained some of the most distinguished people of his day and discussed with them issues as far ranging as physics to human rights.
But Einstein had another frequent visitor. She was not, in the world’s eyes, an important person like his other guests. She was a ten-year-old girl named Emmy. Emmy heard that a very kind man who knew a lot about mathematics had moved into her neighborhood. Since she was having trouble with her fifth-grade arithmetic, she decided to visit the man down the block and see if he would help her with her problems. Einstein was very willing and explained everything to her so that she could understand it. He also told her she was welcome to come anytime she needed help.
A few weeks later, one of the neighbors told Emmy’s mother that Emmy was often seen entering the house of the world-famous physicist. Horrified, she told her daughter that Einstein was a very important man, whose time was very valuable, and he couldn’t be bothered with the problems of a little schoolgirl. And then she rushed over to Einstein’s house, and when Einstein answered the door, she started trying to blurt out an apology for her daughter’s intrusion – for being such a bother. But Einstein cut her off. He said, “She has not been bothering me! When a child finds such joy in learning, then it is my joy to help her learn! Please don’t stop Emmy from coming to me with her school problems. She is welcome in this house anytime.” (Peter Kennedy, © 2000, Devotional E-mail, “It is His Joy”)
God is the same way. Many of us neglect to take our concerns before God Almighty, because of that very reason – He is God Almighty. If Jesus Christ moved into your neighborhood, would you be at His doorstep every day seeking His counsel, His advice and His blessing? Some might say no to this. Some might say, “He doesn’t want anything to do with me, He’s far too important?” Others might be ashamed of their lack of faith or unrighteousness and would avoid coming face to face with Jesus Christ. Understand though, God’s house is open to all who seek Him and His promise of eternal life, and to all of those who desire to experience His grace and mercy.
But God’s word is clear on this – in Titus 2:11, ”For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men” His grace is for all mankind through His Son Jesus Christ. God’s love is unchanging, unmovable and ever present for those who want to accept it. There is nothing He hasn’t heard or seen before, and His forgiveness is great enough for even the most unmentionable sins. One cannot say that His redeeming blood is sufficient for this sin, but not that one. No, if it is sufficient for the smallest sin, it is sufficient for the greatest sin. The denial and blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the only condition that can keep a man from experience God’s forgiveness and grace (Matthew 12:30-32).
Heavenly Father,
You are high and lifted up. We praise and lift our worship to You that Your glory might be known to man. Humbly I come before You, asking for Your strength and perseverance in life’s trials. I draw nearer to exhaustion as the days blend together, but I hold strong in Your purpose and will in my life. I lean on You for wisdom, courage and confidence to pursue that which You have called me to do. I stand in awe and amazement at Your loving grace for me in knowing all that I have done, Your forgiveness and mercy still remain. I ask for Your continued blessing on my life and let my voice be heard to those who need to hear. In Jesus name we pray – Amen.
© Sondove Enterprises, 2011
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But Einstein had another frequent visitor. She was not, in the world’s eyes, an important person like his other guests. She was a ten-year-old girl named Emmy. Emmy heard that a very kind man who knew a lot about mathematics had moved into her neighborhood. Since she was having trouble with her fifth-grade arithmetic, she decided to visit the man down the block and see if he would help her with her problems. Einstein was very willing and explained everything to her so that she could understand it. He also told her she was welcome to come anytime she needed help.
A few weeks later, one of the neighbors told Emmy’s mother that Emmy was often seen entering the house of the world-famous physicist. Horrified, she told her daughter that Einstein was a very important man, whose time was very valuable, and he couldn’t be bothered with the problems of a little schoolgirl. And then she rushed over to Einstein’s house, and when Einstein answered the door, she started trying to blurt out an apology for her daughter’s intrusion – for being such a bother. But Einstein cut her off. He said, “She has not been bothering me! When a child finds such joy in learning, then it is my joy to help her learn! Please don’t stop Emmy from coming to me with her school problems. She is welcome in this house anytime.” (Peter Kennedy, © 2000, Devotional E-mail, “It is His Joy”)
God is the same way. Many of us neglect to take our concerns before God Almighty, because of that very reason – He is God Almighty. If Jesus Christ moved into your neighborhood, would you be at His doorstep every day seeking His counsel, His advice and His blessing? Some might say no to this. Some might say, “He doesn’t want anything to do with me, He’s far too important?” Others might be ashamed of their lack of faith or unrighteousness and would avoid coming face to face with Jesus Christ. Understand though, God’s house is open to all who seek Him and His promise of eternal life, and to all of those who desire to experience His grace and mercy.
But God’s word is clear on this – in Titus 2:11, ”For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men” His grace is for all mankind through His Son Jesus Christ. God’s love is unchanging, unmovable and ever present for those who want to accept it. There is nothing He hasn’t heard or seen before, and His forgiveness is great enough for even the most unmentionable sins. One cannot say that His redeeming blood is sufficient for this sin, but not that one. No, if it is sufficient for the smallest sin, it is sufficient for the greatest sin. The denial and blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the only condition that can keep a man from experience God’s forgiveness and grace (Matthew 12:30-32).
Heavenly Father,
You are high and lifted up. We praise and lift our worship to You that Your glory might be known to man. Humbly I come before You, asking for Your strength and perseverance in life’s trials. I draw nearer to exhaustion as the days blend together, but I hold strong in Your purpose and will in my life. I lean on You for wisdom, courage and confidence to pursue that which You have called me to do. I stand in awe and amazement at Your loving grace for me in knowing all that I have done, Your forgiveness and mercy still remain. I ask for Your continued blessing on my life and let my voice be heard to those who need to hear. In Jesus name we pray – Amen.
© Sondove Enterprises, 2011
For more Daily Thoughts go to: http://www.10minutereader.com
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