As I was reading in the Book of Mormon, a word I have read many times stuck out to me: CONDESCENTION. The Condescention of God was mentioned but I saw the word as I read it in current terms. Condescending, Condescend. It didn't fit that God would look down on us with contempt or pride. I looked up a couple of General Authority quotes on this and came to my conclusion that he did CONDESCEND. He lowered himself by sending his only Begotten Son to be among those who were truly unworthy of him. That actually shows his extreme love for us. We do not warrant this wonderful gift, other than he loves us. It brought tears to my eyes that I haven't seen this before in this way. I know that I am lowly and nothing compared to him. I guess I thought of myself and how I can in some small way do that for those I think are lower than me. Which is very judgmental of course, but we do it. It teaches me that to be God-like or Christ-like, I must lovingly give to those who are not where I am, who are in a difficult spot or are judged by the world. I must do this not condescendingly as the world sees, but with condescension as the Lord sees. That will bring the Lord's purposes to pass. I will be changed, and hopefully others will receive the gift well.
Speaking of receiving gifts well, the Lord has already given us all the gift of Resurrection and the opportunity to repent. How will I receive those? And does he wait patiently as I figure that wonderful thing out and quit complaining about how he hasn't given me what I want? He is so good to me. I will try to appreciate and take advantage of HIS gifts. And I will try to lovingly give to those around me.
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