Verse 32, "God has consigned all to disobedience" brings to light that God has allowed the Jews and Gentiles to experience the consequences of their sin so that they can see their need for God's mercy. Allowing us to see brokenness gives us the opportunity to seek God's grace and forgiveness. Just as God shows us grace, forgiveness, and kindness, we must also learn to do the same. If I were to be forgiven for my actions and deeds, I can also forgive others and let them know as well that they too, may receive His mercy. We are not made righteous on our own, but with God.
Trusting in God and His sovereignty is definitely easier said than done. But one thing I have grown to understand is that I am not in control of my life in the first place. The older I get, I see how I am pretty much powerless to shape my life. I can make small decisions for myself here and there, but in the grand scheme of things, I am just getting pushed around by the waves of life. In realizing this, I have come to be more open to the different curveballs life throws at me. This means no longer trying to control the direction of my life, but enjoying the direction that it is taking. I essentially…
Question 3
Verse 32, "God has consigned all to disobedience" brings to light that God has allowed the Jews and Gentiles to experience the consequences of their sin so that they can see their need for God's mercy. Allowing us to see brokenness gives us the opportunity to seek God's grace and forgiveness. Just as God shows us grace, forgiveness, and kindness, we must also learn to do the same. If I were to be forgiven for my actions and deeds, I can also forgive others and let them know as well that they too, may receive His mercy. We are not made righteous on our own, but with God.
Question 1
Trusting in God and His sovereignty is definitely easier said than done. But one thing I have grown to understand is that I am not in control of my life in the first place. The older I get, I see how I am pretty much powerless to shape my life. I can make small decisions for myself here and there, but in the grand scheme of things, I am just getting pushed around by the waves of life. In realizing this, I have come to be more open to the different curveballs life throws at me. This means no longer trying to control the direction of my life, but enjoying the direction that it is taking. I essentially…