"The wisdom of God has ordained a way for the love of God to deliver us from the wrath of God without compromising the justice of God."
I adore that. Christianity in a nutshell. TRUE Christianity in a sentence.
I've always struggled with God's love for me. Sometimes the people I work with in Royal Stage.....I am touched to the point of tears by how awesome and beautiful they are. How much God loves them!
But when I think about my own salvation....ick. The belief is just not there. But I am trying.
When I was at a retreat this past weekend I determined to just have total clarity and to just listen to God. I told Him about my fears with RS, my kids, going to India, etc. I talked to Him and then I stopped so I could listen.
He gave me a vision of a street made out of indestructible metal. So incredibly solid and secure. All along this road were stones of various sizes and colors, laid into the metal. Some were modest and dim while others shined boldly and brightly. But each had a distinct purpose and beauty.
Every stone belonged to a past experience. It decorated the solid road, adding beauty to the journey. And yes, there was a jewel for everything.
Everything.
Things that hurt, things that make my heart smile. Circumstances I wish has never happened and experiences I wish had never had to end. God has used each to grow me, transform me. He can use everything for His glory.
He spun my perspective so instead of a tarnished mess I can start to see the colorful splendor of walking a secure, unmovable road toward His love and grace.
Fear is gone. Love has taken over. I'm so grateful that his love overshadows his wrath, so I can be certain of his unwavering wisdom and justice in the end. And be far from afraid.
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