He Knows us Well

Scripture, like that found in Luke 14, often reminds me of how well God knows us and hence how well He knows how to work in us. Prone to judge even the good deeds of others. Prone to pick out the "good seat" or seek the place of honor. Prone to do good unto those who might return the favor. Prone to make excuses for not being obedient to the ways of the Lord. Prone to not give Him preeminence in our lives. And prone to bristle at and then quicky forget those words, "So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions". Praise the Lord that by His doing we are new creatures in Christ. Praise the Lord for His ability to carry out the work of sanctification in the lives of His children. Praise the Lord for saving and effectual grace!