Unfair
January 18, 2012
“The beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair.” – Relient K
Who knew you could find gospel truths in modern pop rock songs? Well, Relient K is actually a ragtag bunch of good Christian kids. And that song has been out for quite a while. But, I digress.
Ever since I began my studies in seminary it seems as if the reality of what it means to live out what I preach has really been brought to the forefront. It’s easy to preach “love others, even your enemies, because Christ died for you while you were an enemy of God.” When the actual task of loving someone or being loving in a situation where you’ve been hurt (whether intentionally or unintentionally) does arise, however, your belief in these doctrines is truly tested.
In the end, it all comes back to Jesus, doesn’t it? How could I possibly hold a grudge against someone or hold any mistake or sin committed against anybody? I was once an enemy of God and am sitting here, reflecting on His goodness and faithfulness in my life only by and purely by grace alone. It is unfair that I would be called and chosen to be one of His Redeemed. Because God is so holy and just, if He chose not to save anyone He would be well within His rights. But he has chosen some and He has chosen and saved many. How could anyone who has experienced this great, supernatural act of mercy possibly hold anything against anyone, then?
As Paul says, all have fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23).
The ultimate beauty of the Gospel is that the grace of God not only saves us but changes us and sanctifies as well. This song has been encouraging to me and I pray that the truth of God’s mighty work in the hearts and lives of the Redeemed would cause us to live, think and act differently.
“You make all things new.”
