Reflection for Tuesday, Feb 12, 2008

Romans 3: 1-8

We know that God tells us that the Jews are favored people and the biggest indication of that was he spoke to the Jews directly versus the Gentiles where he used Jesus Christ to redeem us. Injustice is a challenging word because it is for us and not against us and what God does is allow the devil to tempt us while He tests us. God gave his people another chance for the Jews are religious. As for the Gentiles, through Jesus Christ a covenant was established with God.

We've all experienced the disappointment that descends upon us when we are passionate in speaking God's word. Some are regarded or labeled as "liars","fanatics" or a idealist full of rhetoric. Romans 3:1-8 tells us that though many people may consider us liars when we speak of God or speak of his word, we must remain steadfast and strong. We must not allow for how nonbelievers perceive us to affect how we view God or affect our faith inGod. Even though many people choose not to believe in God, or believe that he is fair, just and loving, these same nonbelievers do not nullify who God is to us. Our faith remains strong. Our faith is what brings us through the storms of life. Even though some may not believe in God, or may not trust in God, God will always believe in them, care for them and love them because we are all Gods children whether Jew or Gentile. Though some may condemn the concept of God, it is ironic that they unwillingly further justify that God is fair because God does not condemn them in return.

-- by Stephanie Murphy