Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Romans 11

The Hebrews are God's chosen people. However, God chose to remove some of them and allow Gentiles to be brought into His family because of the unbelief of the Hebrews. At present, the Gentiles seem to have the market share on Christianity and many of us seem to believe that we have become God's chosen people. We've forgotten the history of this story. The Hebrews are still God's chosen people.

Let's not be arrogant about our position in the family of God. Sure, we are Christians. Sure, we are part of God's family. Sure, we are saved. Remember, though, that God was willing to cast off a portion of His chosen people and bring us (the Gentiles) in to their place. If that is the case, then what concern does He have for Gentiles who choose not to believe? We must stand in awe and humility when we realize that position that grace has afforded us in the family of God.

God choose as He wills, and He has chosen to show His mercy and grace to those of us that are Christians. This is not something for us to boast about or to be proud about. This is simply something for us to be grateful in, awed by, and humbled through. Thanks be to God for saving me.

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