Romans 1:18-20 (NLT) But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness. They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God.
No other passage of Scripture is so unsettling or disturbing for me. I know so many precious ones who for whatever reason once knew Christ as Savior and drifted away; or still others who have never believed. My heart aches and I remember them in prayer each time their name crosses my mind. According to this passage, they are without excuse for the very details of Creation could not exist without an Almighty God, Creator of all. God’s eternal power, His divine nature, His invisible qualities...all burst forth from creation like a beacon of light...all pointing to evidence of One Supreme Creator of all. I have to believe in my heart that they know God exists; but I cannot choose for them or I would. Instead, I pray. And I know God listens to my prayers on their behalf. I trust God’s Word:
2 Peter 3:9 (NIV) The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
Gracious Heavenly Father,
My mind is full of the names of family and friends...ones who are precious to me, and I know if they are precious to me that they are even more precious to you. Place in their path those who are willing to answer their questions and guide them toward you; while at the same time I ask you to draw each one of them closer to you. Open their eyes to see your great love; open their hearts to sense your presence working in their lives; and open their minds to accept your gift of salvation through Christ. I know the Second Coming of Christ is delayed only in order to provide more time for everyone to come to repentance for it is not your desire that anyone perish. So whether they return to you while I am still alive and can rejoice, or whether they return to you long after my days are gone; either way, Heavenly Father, I entrust these names to your care.
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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