Wednesday, July 2, 2025

 It is truly extraordinary that human beings possess the capacity to seek out a divine presence. As a result, it should not come as a surprise if society at large does not consistently exhibit outward signs of reverence or acknowledgment of the divine realm. By this, I mean that divine grace plays a crucial role in enabling an individual to recognize and seize opportunities to contemplate God, and through such moments of reflection, a person might develop an innate tendency toward worship or spiritual connection. At the same time, if someone lacks confidence that God is actively reaching out to them—whether through interactions with spiritually aware individuals, communal celebrations, or messages that suggest divine orchestration in their encounters—it is more helpful to acknowledge the difficulties they face in establishing a relationship with the divine rather than dismissing or pressuring them. We should seek to understand the obstacles inherent in their spiritual journey, recognizing that their hesitation or distance does not necessarily stem from a lack of desire but from the complex realities of faith and perception. It seems to me that asserting individuals can independently seek God risks positioning ourselves to evaluate their spiritual capacity in ways that are inconsistent with the fundamental principles of grace. True communication of grace is best grasped when we acknowledge human blindness and limitations. Every person, regardless of whether they have experienced God's goodness firsthand, remains inherently human and fallible. There is a meaningful difference between being rude and being judgmental; one can express frustration or disappointment without condemning others. Expecting moral or spiritual achievement from someone who is entirely unaware of divine truth is unjust, especially given the vast disparity between their experience and that of those who perceive God's presence clearly. Furthermore, since God’s grace underpins His expectations, He does not demand what He does not also provide support for. When we encounter someone who appears spiritually dead, their condition is evident and dire under the law, which serves as their authority. However, if we assume that such a person can meet the requirements of the law on their own, we overlook our own previous state of spiritual blindness and diminish the significance of Christ’s role in saving us from judgment. Ultimately, this issue relates closely to how we perceive ourselves; a flawed or inflated view of our own spiritual standing hampers honest acknowledgment of our shared human nature and the need for divine grace.

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