I recently heard some comments on being privileged and underprivileged and it rang a bell. My thoughts:
We’re all underprivileged; we all stand guilty before a Holy and loving God. We have no rights to anything. We don’t deserve anything worthy other than the wrath of God and His judgement-even death. Man, however, has acknowledged that since we have all been created by the same God, we all deserve equal treatment; and we do. But as far as being real goes, there’s only One Way to be God-approved: We become Privileged in Christ. We become Equal in Him. Through His sacrifice on the Cross we all become One.
Take a journey down memory lane and recall your parents’ words or those of your grandparents. There, you will recall their mentioning ‘walking with God.’ True, our lanes are really rugged paths-sometimes crooked with potholes, ditches and detours. We’ve all walked down wrong paths at some point in our lives. But if you continue walking, you’ll reach the foot of the cross. It doesn’t matter if you continue walking backwards to your past or forward to your future: either way will bring you to the cross-if you look for it. There, at that ‘zero’ point all things have a start. It is there where you find yourself; it’s where you lose yourself; it’s where you understand yourself; it’s where you begin to understand God. It’s there where you understand others. It’s where you get your worth from. It’s where you learn to value others. It’s where you are equalized with them. The cross is where we understand that we can’t do anything without Him in our lives. The cross strips us of our false beliefs and identities; the cross shows us that real value and dignity hangs there. Jesus at the cross was all the best the world had and has; yet the only perfect person gave His all for you and me. We’re not worthy of anything other than being guilty for putting Him up there.
As we start anew, through His sacrifice we are Sanctified-set aside for His works and purposes. In Christ, we receive a new Bill of ownership, a Bill of forgiveness, a Bill of debt-free. We’re declared sinless! Whether you’re a sneaker person or a sandal guy, grab your shoes, your crutches or wheelchair and start your journey to the cross. Christ is waiting there for you. It’s not your stories or excuses that he wants, no. He’s waiting to receive you with open arms. Sure, He’ll listen to all you have to say so pour out your heart to Him and He’ll embrace you and rub your hair and pat your back. He’ll kiss your cheeks just like your daddy did or your grandma/grandpa did. He’ll caress you and accept you. He’ll welcome you home. He’ll clean and dress your wounds. Everyday He’s there by the window of His home looking out for you hoping today will be the day of your return. When you give your life to Him, you’re lassoed in and become Privileged to be called His son or daughter. Remember:
Privileged, Equal, Cross, One, Sanctified Bill (certified)
God bless you.