“Alright…”

Written by FAVORED1 on August 25, 2009 – 7:50 am -

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

“ALRIGHT“

Good Morning Beloved,

My daughter hates when I say that. It usually comes after repeated warnings and promised discipline. “Alright” has come to mean, “I’m through talking and consequences are coming”. No one likes discipline. We were born with our own will. Some are a little more strong-willed than others but we’re all guilty. I remember hearing an account told by a Christian Professor. His class engaged him in a debate on ‘absolutes’. Their position was that there was no ‘right or wrong’. They believed that what is right for you, may may not be right for me, and vice versa. He gave his class an assignment they had three months to complete. A few finished the assignment on time. As the time grew closer, frantic excuses started pouring in. Many accused the Professor of being unfair, because they had so many other courses and responsibilities. The good Professor changed the date and gave them a few extra days which many gratefully accepted. When the deadline came, again he was met with pleas and more excuses, this time it was different. They weren’t as passionate and desperate as they were the first time. This time they were a lot more relaxed. They believed that since they had gotten over on him the last time, this time would be no different. Students were laid back in their chairs with looks of triumph on their faces. This time all who had not completed their assignment were given failing grades. They were angry and accused the Professor of being a harsh, unfair teacher. He reminded them of the grace he had extended to them (which they had agreed to). They said he was ‘wrong’, he reminded them of their position … “no right and wrong remember”. He also reminded them of the people who were able to finish their assignment by the first due date. Sounds like God. He gave us His laws and statutes. We couldn’t uphold them 24/7. So, Jesus came, wrapped Himself in humanity and walked among us teaching us how to live. Then He gave Himself as a sacrifice… pure and holy. His death, paid the price for our sins and put us in right standing with God. He didn’t stop there, He was buried, went to hell, took the keys to death, hell and the grave, releasing the captives, and rose with all power in His hands! Then He sent His Holy Spirit to help us. He has given humanity chance after chance, time after time. He is still given us chances… space to repent… ‘do over’ time and when He says, “alright”, we will all be without excuse… This why every brand new day He gives us is a gift. Another day… a clean slate a chance for a new start. A chance to be better then we were yesterday… a chance to be “alright”…