Prepare: Grace is God reaching across sin's chasm to everyone.
Read: Romans 11:1-12
Every part of the ceremonial meal of the Passover symbolizes the wonderful provision of God for the Jewish people. The Lord's Table should fill us with a profound emotion, which carried an even more passionate meaning for me as a Christian. God truly is the one who makes provision for His people. The history of the Jewish people is the history of God at work, to bring the Saviour into the world.
The theology of Romans 9-11 magnifies God's grace and extols His sovereignty. Never lose the wonder of your salvation or of the greatness of God. No matter how deep the valley or difficult the battle, a vision of God's greatness puts joy in your heart and strength in your soul. God knows what He is doing even if you do not understand it fully.
There is a future for Israel; Paul is proof of that and so is Israel's past history. God has always had a believing remnant in Israel, no matter how dark the day. When you become discouraged about the future of the church, read I Kings 19 and focus on God's greatness.
We live in a world where we can see the effects of rejection all around us. That is why the good news of God's grace renews our hope and restores our joy. Grace accepts, forgives, and continues to offer love and hope in spite of hardened hearts-and yes, even in spite of rejection.
Respond: Lord, we pray for the nation of Israel that those who reject You, may find the grace that You so freely offer.
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