Lenten Post Day 4

Saturday, February 12

Deuteronomy 7:17-26, Titus 3:1-15, John 1:43-51

Q. 7. What are the decrees of God?

A. The decrees of God are his eternal purpose, according to the counsel of his will, whereby, for his own glory, he hath foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.

Q. 8. How doth God execute his decrees?

A. God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence.

Prayer: In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for your name’s sake lead me and guide me, take me out of the net that is

hidden for me, for you are my refuge. Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God. (Psalm 31:1-5)

Reflection: We are not to revel in our own righteousness because we are not.  We can only aspire toward that end.  We should never look down on others because they do not follow God.  We should evangelize not once but twice.  If they still argue, then let it go.  We are not to judge them.  God will judge them.  Our aim is to focus on God and glorify Him.

I see some of the excesses that can come from over-evangalizing.  Our job is not to convert people.  Only God can do that with each person.  Our responsibility is to spread the news and let people judge for themselves.

Ref: Westminster Shorter Catechism  (255k).