IT’S
PERSONAL
Sixth
of twelve in Lamb of God Parallel Bible Series
Psalm
69:9, Romans 15:3
Psalm
69:9: “…for zeal for Your house
consumes Me, and the insults of those who insult You fall on Me.”
Romans
15:3: “For even Christ did not please
Himself but, as it is written: ‘The insults of those who insult You have fallen
on Me.’”
Family business is always personal.
At recess from fifth grade, Jeremy’s
classmates pounced. “What’s up with your
dad closing the skating rink? Doesn’t your
dad want us to have fun!”
Jeremy gasped when he saw the newspaper
headline: “Raleigh’s Code Inspector shuts down Revolution!” The article named
Jeremy’s dad who did that to the new skating rink. Dad
didn’t tell me about this! Jeremy thought, his face turning red. He announced, “I’ll ask him tonight at dinner,
and let you know why.” To Jeremy, this was
personal.
After the family prayed for each
other and the food, Jeremy launched his questions. “Dad,” Jeremy began. “Why did you shut down Revolution? Do you know the skating rink is where we kids
hang out?”
Michael, Jeremy’s fourteen year old
brother added, “Yeah Dad, what’s the deal?”
Jeremy’s dad cleared his throat before
answering, “Sons, my job is to ensure safe access for all people. The rink was built with no guard rails or
banister going up the steps, nor is it handicapped accessible.”
“So you had to close it down?”
Jeremy challenged.
Mom voiced a thought. “Dears, Dad’s right. If you were handicapped and couldn’t get into
the rink, what then? And, anyone could
fall down just climbing the steps getting to the front door. That’s dangerous! That’s why a banister at steps is so
important.”
“When the code is met, the rink will
be opened for business.” Jeremy’s dad assured his family.
Jeremy gets it. Michael understands.
Do you?
Jesus, as Gods’ Son, takes the lump
every time people criticize God the Father.
God only wants the best for His kids—to enjoy life and be safe.
Take Home Nugget
Jeremy
felt the sting when his classmates complained about his dad closing down the
skating rink. Jesus feels the sting
whenever people blame or mock God for their problems, too. It’s
personal.
Romans
15:3 points out that Jesus didn’t come to earth to do anything He pleased. Jesus came to do the Father’s will. Jesus agreed to suffer and die for people’s
sins—even the very people who complain about God today!
Jesus still absorbs our complaints,
just like Jeremy absorbed his friends’.
Father, we come to thank You for sending
Jesus to save us from our sins. Please
forgive our complaining and demanding. Thank You for forgiving our rants that you
take personally! We pray in Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Dedicated
to my earthly dad Marvin Dries, a godly man, inspirational teacher and
wonderful provider.
J.D. Griffith
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