ir·revo·cable (i rev′ə kə bəl)
adjective
-that cannot be revoked, recalled, or undone; unalterable
O: Paul is rebuking his brothers (the Jews) about how they refuse to acknowledge or accept the Gentiles-He simply states that God does not see a distinction between people in terms of race, age, etc, earlier in chapter 10.
The Jews have rejected God's gift of salvation, thus making the Gentiles realize how blessed they are in being included in God's choice. But as the covenant stands with Abraham, the Jews are God's chosen people and God stands by his promises-his gifts and his calling of Israel cannot be revoked.
God freely chooses who will serve Him. He brings a calling to whom he decides to call-And those people, once chosen cannot step back. When i read this passage about how His calling is irrevocable-it automatically clicked. God's people, once transformed by the love of God (chosen to be transformed by God), cannot turn back. There is no choice but to center our lives around Christ and live that cross-centered life, where everything and anything is about glorifying God more and more with that which we lost when we were transformed: Our life. Yes, we were given new life, but the calling of God is irrevocable-we can't turn back:
"But Jesus said to him, No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God."
Luke 9:62
We have already counted the cost.
A: I will not regret, in fact I do not regret leaving the world. It was the greatest moment of my life when God called-and I must do well to remember the weight of how lucky (the word being used loosely as luck doesn't actually exist), or how tremendously blessed I am to have been called. I was once a sinner and it's a miracle that I stand justified, even tonight. God did not look at my skin, my bad habits, or anything else-He didn't compare me to anyone...He just chose me, and that's the only thing that has worth in my life: God's doing in my life. I must live in such a manner that truly reflects someone who knows that the calling has already happened-this is life, anew, lived out for no other reason to live except for the cross.
P: God, thank You for Your Word. You continue to remind me that You chose, You alone called, and You justify. Although it may sound repetitive to others, it truly isn't-It is, it was, and it will always be about YOU. Lord, as you have called, I pray for diligence and wisdom in this life-would you stir up a greater passion for Your name. Every time I sin against You, I know that it's as though I'm looking back-I don't want to look back...Your kingdom is my only concern. Be glorified in all things that I do-I won't hesitate, I won't step back, I will press on because You have long since turned my life upside down-I have no other choice because You have revealed Yourself to be worthy. Always for the greater purpose...You have done all these things-I love and praise You, Lord. In Christ, amen.
Soli Deo Gloria
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