Why, then, did God give them free will? Because free will, though it makes evil possible, is also the only thing that makes possible any love or goodness or joy worth having. C. S. Lewis
“For the Lord of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it?” Is.14.27 ESV
Jesus taught us to believe and delight in God’s fullness--in the Father’s absolute perfections. Because God is perfect, He does not lack anything of value. Nothing can be added to His knowledge or sovereignty. God does not grow older, or wiser or more powerful. He is perfect, whole and complete and “from Him, through Him and to Him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen.”
In light of God’s absolute perfections, it staggers the mind to consider that the Sovereign Lord has decreed, at least for a season, that people be allowed to grieve Him--to grant them some measure of freedom to chose or not choose His will. We should ponder this amazing purpose. Surely, it is an act of His great wisdom to give us this freedom. And though much suffering has come from it, we are assured that the beauty that rises from it will be glorious. For though God lacks nothing, He wants our love and affection. And though we cannot love Him without His help, to love Him is still the choice He gives us. When we choose to do so, we swim in the ocean of His fullness and rest in the comforts of His love. Is there anything of greater value than love freely given? He must not think so. 12/11/2008 ts
Just me trying to be honest with God.
