A Special Interest Group! (part 1 of 3)

Last month I shared a focus titled "Life Lobbying!" (10/17/2008) wherein was considered the special interest we are to have in each other within the family of God. When we think of the "special interest" groups that lobby governments in accordance with their own personal agendas, these groups have a limited focus that does not necessarily have the BEST INTERESTS of everyone in mind. However, there is a unified group that truly does, the first member of which we will note today.

In Paul's letter to the church at Rome we read. . .
"(31) What then shall we say to these things? If GOD IS FOR US, who can be against us? (32) 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?" ( Romans 8:31-32 ESV)

God wants us to know He is one hundred percent for us. All that He has provided physically, intellectually, and spiritually is for our greatest benefit. Since He graciously gave us His Son as the adequate means of dealing with our sin -- even while we were still sinners ( Romans 5:8) -- how can we not trust Him to provide for our other needs as well?

In emphasizing our Heavenly Father's trustworthiness, Jesus noted how imperfect fathers know how to give "good gifts" to their children and then went on to state, "HOW MUCH MORE will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!" (Mathew 7:11 ESV) Though His blessings can be rejected, God has put into motion an agenda that has the eternal souls of mankind in mind and it is the purpose of His plan that will ultimately prevail. ( Proverbs 19:21) HE IS FOR US! Through our knowledge of Him who has called us to Him, we have -- through His Divine power -- been granted "ALL THINGS THAT PERTAIN TO LIFE AND GODLINESS." ( 2 Peter 1:3) Therefore, let our focus remain on Him so that we are not sidetracked by another's interests.

Have a great day MAINTAINING THE INTEREST IN GOD'S INTEREST IN US!
Carl

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