Seize the Word

This week’s ABC, Romans 10:12-13 was intended as a follow up to the last Bible study we did, Ephesians 2:11-22, which talks about the reconciliation between Gentile and Jew. And just touching back to that study, Ephesians 2:12 reminds Paul’s Gentile audience that before Christ, they were “without God in the world”. What a change this is now, going from that to a God who is “abounding in riches for all who call on Him”. When both are taken in conjunction, it is an excellent reminder of what we have to be thankful for.

But practically, what does this mean? Well, yes, it increases our thanksgiving and love for God when we are reminded of what He has done for us. But how often do we take advantage of this change? One of the biggest ways that we can do this is through prayer. That is our direct line to God, where we do the calling on Him. How many of us go through a day and don’t pray at all? How often do we do that? Prayer should also be an act of worship and thanksgiving, because it is only because of Christ’s death that we have this ability. If you don’t like praying, or don’t think it’s important, I challenge you to think what message that conveys. It’s like saying that even though Christ’s death has brought us to the point where we can pray openly and directly to God at any time, you’d have been just as happy without that happening. Hmm…

Now, I’m not accusing anyone of actively believing that Christ’s death did nothing. I just want to challenge you all who read this to take (perhaps yet another) look at what Christ has done and have that make a change in your lives.