VIP's--Very Important Persons. A couple of days ago I went to a minor league baseball game. Those who invited us to go with them told us we would be in a skybox, a suite, and that we would have VIP parking. This was very close in to the park--it was privileged parking--reserved for the rich--the "haves"--the ones honored or blessed by others.
I was reminded that God sees every person on earth as a VIP. "For God loved the world so much that He gave His only Son that whoever ..." (John 3:16)
Sometimes a person earns a VIP status for their community service and/or their hard work. Sometimes VIP status is purchased by having lots of money--either earned or inherited. Sometimes though, it is all of grace, mercy, the gift of another to us--the goodness of another with power who wants to honor you.
The latter is God. Out of His love for everyone He created--out of His wish to be united--to live with everyone--He declares us a VIP through His Son. This is an offer of freedom--an offer of mercy--an offer of friendship--an offer of restoration. In the eyes of God--whether you know it or not--you are a VIP.
This was so important to God that He sacrificed the life, the position (Philippians 2:1-11), the comfort of His Son, for you and me!
VIP's indeed--of grace, mercy, love, grace--not merit--not service--all of His plan and His doing.
Do YOU feel important today? Do you feel of value and worth? Do you feel loved and cherished?
You should! You are a VIP--at least in God's eyes. Ponder that today, and then live that way.
Reminds me of the words of an old hymn: "Ponder anew, what the Almighty can do, if with His love He befriend thee (you)."
God's VIP--you--you--you! Give thanks for that love and acceptance and special privilege that He offers and gives.
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