You know one of things I find particular fascinating about the Christmas story?
I mean, God does some pretty amazing things throughout scripture. You got the whole creation of the world, preservation of said creation when things go horribly horribly wrong and need to be "rebooted", a manifestation of a chosen people which Christ will come from, a love story between said nation and God...among a few.
But one of the things I find absolutely, groundbreakingly shocking is God's decision to place His son in the care of people. It's pretty ridiculous when you think about it- people up to this point don't have a great track record. infact, if an angel of God told me that our next baby was going to be the savior of the world, and also God in human flesh, my reaction would be probably very different from Joseph's reaction in Matthew 1:24- which is seemingly pretty chill.
God entrusts man with seemingly impossible tasks, to point towards His glory. This is what I am learning in my run-through of the Old Testament now. God chooses a person, a lot of the times this person is reluctant (Jonah, Gideon, Moses...etc) and God assures them that HE is the one who will equip them for the task at hand. It really excites me as I reflect on what I am capable of, and how do I use it for Him?
Our mens group went through Matthew 25 last night. One of the things I can count on with these guys is sharpening discussion on how the Word is applicable both in our lives, and eternally. One of the three parables in this chapter talks about 3 men being entrusted with a masters funds. Two of them make an interest, one of them buries the funds out of fear.
What if this story is about the talents God has given me, and I was designed for so much more? What if they were meant to be used for more than just getting me through this life? What if verse 40 isn't in the same chapter on accident?
“The
King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the
least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’"
It was very convicting, humbling, and exciting. God cares enough to use others in my life to bring these things to light.
Last night empowered me to use what I have been given to further His kingdom, not my own. My kingdom doesn't last- it's here and gone with the wind, and forgotten about shortly after. But His is eternal!
