“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”
Ephesians 2:4-5
In a scene from the 1987 movie, The Princess Bride, Inigo and Fezzig bring their friend Wesley to Miracle Max. They believe Wesley is dead, and they hope Max can bring him back to life. Max informs them that Wesley is only “mostly dead.” So there is hope that he can be cured! Isn’t that similar to how we see our relationship with God? We don’t think we are that bad off; we might be “mostly dead,” but all we need is a simple cure so we can go about the work of pleasing God.
Scripture tells us differently: spiritually we are dead … as dead as the son of the widow from Nain. In our own strength, we are helpless. Death is the ultimate disability, isn’t it? In asking the question, how does God view disability? We are asking something of utmost importance because we are all disabled before a holy God.
Luke answers our question. He says that God looks with compassion on those who are spiritually dead. He brings them to life! We can’t do this on our own. We experience new life when we trust Jesus as our Savior. Will you trust Him today?
Scripture tells us differently: spiritually we are dead … as dead as the son of the widow from Nain. In our own strength, we are helpless. Death is the ultimate disability, isn’t it? In asking the question, how does God view disability? We are asking something of utmost importance because we are all disabled before a holy God.
Luke answers our question. He says that God looks with compassion on those who are spiritually dead. He brings them to life! We can’t do this on our own. We experience new life when we trust Jesus as our Savior. Will you trust Him today?
Scripture Focus
Luke 7:11-17
Insight
“It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works.” (Ephesians 2:8-9)
Bible In A Year
- Nehemiah 5-6
- Psalm 33
- Mark 12
