Every now and then, though not nearly often enough, I am startled by God’s sharp grace. This morning was one of those now and thens as our family and friends gathered to worship.
In our midst were believers equipped to meet every need:
- a worship leader
- musicians to accompany the singing
- a congregation ready to make a joyful noise
- preachers who interpreted God’s word so hearts of all ages could understand it
- children who needed adults to serve them
- adults with servant hearts for children
- believers who know God is bigger than any box we make for Him
- mountain views to remind us God is bigger than our boxes
- master cooks and bakers who prepared a feast to share once worship was done
Throughout the morning and since our banquet ended, several questions keep running through my mind:
- Has ever a family received so much grace as this one?
- Why should we receive such grace?
- How does God want us to respond to it?
- How can we steward it?
- How can we share it?
- What work does He have prepared for us?
The answers to these pointed questions will be revealed throughout lifetimes and generations. The answers will cut us to the quick, transforming us in the process. Much is required of those to whom much is given. And we have been given much.
Sharp grace. Startling grace.
My awareness of it is awakened every now and then, not nearly often enough.
But when it is awakened, God reminds me that the adventure will last a lifetime…
and then some.
