UNDESERVED

Today's reading: Genesis 32-35

"Well, Esau said, at least let me leave some of my men to guide and protect you. There is no reason for you to be so kind to me, Jacob insisted." Genesis 33:15 NLT

Ever been in the position Jacob found himself in that day as he reunited with the brother he had wronged so many years earlier?

Being accepted...

Being received...

Being forgiven...

And you, knowing full well, you don't deserve it at all.

Even the smallest kindnesses are too much to accept.

The simplest gestures are hard to receive.

And yet, they persist in their kindness, their generosity, their love and their forgiveness.

This morning as I read about Jacob and Esau, I'm humbled as I relate their interaction to the bond between God and me.

I don't deserve one iota of His love.

My utter worthlessness makes it hard to accept His blessings.

I am unsuitable to receive the forgiveness He pours into my heart and life.

I get how Jacob felt. I know his story, he didn't deserve Esau's kindness.

I know my own story too well, and knowing what I know--I don't deserve God's either!