Scripture: Romans 11:34-36
Who has known the Lord’s mind? Or who has been his mentor? Or who has given him a gift and has been paid back by him? All things are from him and through him and for him. May the glory be to him forever. Amen.
Thought for the Day: This is good theology and good poetry. Paul asked what sounded like a set of rhetorical questions, and they leave us smiling in the knowledge that we join everyone else in not knowing the full mind of God and definitely not being God’s mentor. This reinforces yesterday’s devotional on grace, as no one has the capacity to arrogantly claim special status or insight or distinction. It is God who is the first actor, and God’s loving activity was and continues to be given as a true gift – no strings attached. And the response of those who have seen and accepted this gift is to join Paul in saying, “All glory and gratitude belong to God forever. Amen!”
Prayer: On this day, I express my gratitude for your grace, O Marvelous God. I may try to own it in ways that I should not, so provide me those reminders that convict my heart to truly appreciate the generosity of your Spirit. Amen.
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