"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth." - ESV
Today we're going to look at verse 8.
Last week we learned about God's amazing grace, and how his grace changes our life. It's important to keep in mind that Grace doesn't simply change our minds and our heart's one time, but all of life is through the grace of God. Everything that we have, every opportunity that comes our way, are all by God's grace.
A skeptic might ask the question, "Why in the world would God be so gracious? Isn't he worried about being taken advantage of? If we understand the lust of the flesh, why would God continue to pour down his grace? Is that wise?
Verse 8 answers that question with a resounding YES. God lavishes, God pours down, God disseminates his grace on his children out of insight and wisdom.
How foolish are we to question the sovereign king of the universe? How foolish are we to think for one moment that our plans could be better than his?
Grudem defines God's wisdom as, "God always chooses the best goals, and the best means to those goals."
Berkoff defines it this way, " that perfection of God whereby He applies His knowledge to the attainment of His ends in a way which glorifies Him most."
Berkoff defines it this way, " that perfection of God whereby He applies His knowledge to the attainment of His ends in a way which glorifies Him most."
Paul refers to God as "the only wise God" in Romans 16:27. Job says our God is "wise in heart and mighty in strength (Job 9:4)" and David exclaims how great God's creation is and says, "In wisdom have you made them all (Ps. 104:24)."
It's so important to understand that God's redemption and reconciliation of us to Himself was always part of God's master plan. God's wisdom and insight are perfect. We may not understand why God chooses to act a certain way or allow some event to take place, but because we know God's Word is TRUE and RIGHT, we can find comfort in the knowledge that His decision was WISE and is the best choice to accomplish His perfect will.
Romans 11:33-34 says, "Oh the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For who has know the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?"
1 Cor. 2:7 says, "But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory."
Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
How should we respond?
This is exactly why we need to learn to be DEPENDENT on the Lord. We need to learn to rest in the fact that God knows best! Even when we think that what is happening in our lives can't possibly be right or good, TRUST your God who is full of infinite wisdom.
Remember: God's decisions are always WISE, for our GOOD, and for His GLORY!
Be Edified!
It's so important to understand that God's redemption and reconciliation of us to Himself was always part of God's master plan. God's wisdom and insight are perfect. We may not understand why God chooses to act a certain way or allow some event to take place, but because we know God's Word is TRUE and RIGHT, we can find comfort in the knowledge that His decision was WISE and is the best choice to accomplish His perfect will.
Romans 11:33-34 says, "Oh the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For who has know the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?"
1 Cor. 2:7 says, "But we impart a secret and hidden wisdom of God, which God decreed before the ages for our glory."
Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose."
How should we respond?
This is exactly why we need to learn to be DEPENDENT on the Lord. We need to learn to rest in the fact that God knows best! Even when we think that what is happening in our lives can't possibly be right or good, TRUST your God who is full of infinite wisdom.
Remember: God's decisions are always WISE, for our GOOD, and for His GLORY!
Be Edified!
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