2 Corinthians 5:18-19.
18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us the ministry of reconciliation, 19 that is, that God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself, not imputing their trespasses to them, and has committed to us the word of reconciliation.
How does it feel to know that God is willing to help you with the things that have gone wrong in your life? We have all gone our own way but yet He waits for us to return to Him. He wants us to be reconciled to Him. He never wanted us to be separated. We chose to disobey. In fact, He wants us to bring reconciliation to others as well. We are to lead by example.
Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden and separated from God. Hell is described as separation from God. Jesus, while on the cross, spoke of being forsaken by God. We were made to be in His presence. Anything else is not good. Since we decided to go down a path that led away from God, He had to create a plan for our return. Jesus is that plan. God, in Christ, is working out our redemption and return to His presence. Since Christ accepted the burden of our transgressions upon Himself, redemption is through Him. Our trespasses are not imputed to us. They are upon Christ. We are now reconciled to God if we accept His grace.
So what does this all mean? Imagine that you are driving on the highway and there is a pile-up of cars in front of you such that you can’t avoid. It looks like there is no way out. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a way opens up through which you are guided that takes you around the accident and you are completely safe on the other side. Someone or something has prevented what looked like serious injury or even death. What was that? That was the favor of God protecting you. God has redeemed you from this trouble. He wants the best for you.
God has made a way for you if you will just follow Him. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says “No temptation has seized you except which is common to man…..But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.” He is faithful to carry you through. Will you let Him? Do you complain when things go wrong or do you look for that “way out”? It is there. Keep your eyes and ears open and remain in faith. Your Redeemer lives!
Father, we thank You that You always provide a way out. Help us this day to remain in faith and look to you for the solution. We know you are there. Make Your presence and Your will known to us at each turn. Help us to live in such a way as to cause others to notice and be drawn to You. In Your name we pray. Amen!