Title: Romans 11:33-36 Our Testimony
Content: Our Testimony" Romans 11:33-36
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As Christians, when we look at everything in this world, there is nothing we can't really admire.
In addition to the beautiful material world that God has given, God’s moral system and all worldly providences
There are so many things that are so mysterious and admirable. Here, the Apostle Paul said that such a God
I was so admirable and grateful that I was saved from the principles of the universe that God gave me.
Today's text well expresses the Apostle Paul's feelings.
If we get caught up in this and that world, compare ourselves to others, and measure ourselves by that standard.
There are many cases in which even you lose the value of your existence. Therefore, these irreparable
I have no choice but to sincerely thank God for the grace of saving me, who seems to be insignificant.
In praising these thanks and grace, we acknowledge that it is all because of God's love.
You will also realize Knowing that God loves me so much that He has given me all this
will be
But no matter how much love you give, it means nothing if the recipient doesn't know it.
We often experience For example, when parents give a lot of love, children do not realize
They only see it as an interference and see what they annoy and dislike. In this example, in the end, we only realize
You will know that you are grateful. That is, without a heart of gratitude and without praise of joy, we
It is because of the lack of realization of that love. Little by little, I realize it and appreciate it more
The process of going is the way our faith deepens and matures.
The riches of knowledge!" He spoke of God's "wisdom" and "knowledge" instead of expressing love or power.
I am amazed. God's providence and ruling will are wisdom and knowledge.
When we are ill, we pray, “God, through your power, heal this disease.”
It may be meaningful, but it is something like “God, make known your will through this suffering.”
It can be said that prayer is a more complete trust in God's wisdom. we are God
It is impossible to measure all of the deep wisdom, but when you believe and follow it, you will realize little by little.
Admiration comes naturally. The place where God's power and wisdom was definitive
It is a cross.
Paul's praise of God's wisdom in the text consists of three questions:
First, “who has known the heart of the Lord?” This means that no one knows the deep wisdom and will of the Lord.
It implies meaning. People who do not often believe are well-versed in the will and logic of the world and appear to be smart.
But this is only acting like that, and in reality he is a fool who knows nothing. that deep
I don't know the will of God, but right now I have to be lonely, business doesn't work, and I'm sick all the time.
I need to be able to realize that the reason is the blessing the Lord gives me. Realize it in an instant
Even when it is difficult, when you look back and get to know at least a little bit, it is truly joyous and thrilling.
Second, "Who will be his counselor?" Copy is the meaning of Counselor or Advisor among human beings.
It means that no one had any influence on God's planned work. ask a human,
It is to emphasize that there is no history of human desire. Even if we long for something
No one can guarantee that it will be best for them, even if they wish it were.
are there? You must pray for what God wants you to do.
Third, "Who will give first to the Lord and be repaid?" The meaning of this word is that we are saved, that we receive grace
This explains the fact that we do not receive it because of our extraordinary merit. can't help but die
The fact that we are still alive and have received many blessings is that the Lord gave us freely and poured out first.
only. "I gave a lot, but God poured out a little" or "I wish I had done this much"
We often make false complaints such as: However, we must keep in mind that our good deeds are natural,
It's never our fault.
May you remember these three things concerning your wisdom and the will of the world, in the name of the Lord.
I wish you