APRIL 2, 2012
Ordinary Versus Extraordinary
Read: Romans 8:12-26
You received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, “Abba, Father.” —Romans 8:15
For more than a century, the pinnacle of golf has been to
score 59—a score that had been recorded only three times
in PGA Tour history before 2010. Then, in 2010, Paul Goydos
scored a 59—only to be equaled a month later by Stuart
Appleby’s 59. Consequently, some sportswriters speculated
that the most coveted achievement in golf was now
becoming commonplace! It’s amazing to see two 59s in
the same season, but it would be a mistake to begin to
view this as ordinary.
For those who follow Jesus Christ, it is also a mistake to view
the remarkable as ordinary. Think about prayer for instance.
At any moment we can talk to the Creator God who spoke the
universe into existence! Not only are we welcomed into His
presence, but we are invited to enter boldly: “Let us therefore
come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy
and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb. 4:16).
There is nothing ordinary about access to God—yet sometimes
we take this privilege for granted. He is almighty God, but He is
also our Father who loves us and allows us to call on Him at any
moment of any day. Now that’s extraordinary!
Our prayers ascend to heaven’s throne
Regardless of the form we use;
Our Father always hears His own
Regardless of the words we choose. —D. De Haan
God is always available to hear the prayers of His children.
Source: Our Daily Bread 2012
