Things Just Got Real

The concept of the sovereignty of God is in no way God forcing unwilling people kicking and screaming to do something they don't want to do. Likewise, God shuts the door on no man who is desiring Him. So, therefore, Jesus isn't dragging anyone into this deal. In fact, Jesus is doing the opposite of a sales pitch. This is just an invitation by One who is sold out to being a part of God's sovereign plan and purpose. The only way a man ever chooses, however, to sell out to following Christ is by God's sovereign power and glory and mercy and grace that draws him irresistibly into glad submission. THAT is the Kingdom coming in power!

Additional Scripture References:

Ephesians 5:24-25; Ephesians 6:1-4; Ephesians 4; Matthew 28:19; 1 Corinthians 6:12-13; 19-20