Romans 11:29 “for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.”

NO CHANGE

I am not sure how many times I have read this verse (at least 31 since I have read through the Bible that many times), but I have just never noticed it.  Look at the verse again – “for the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.”  Do you get that?  That means there is no change of mind, no regrets.

Once God bestows His gifts, once God’s calling is on your life it is irrevocable – it cannot be changed.  You can’t escape it, no matter how hard you try.  Do you understand that?  God has you, if you have surrendered to Him, no matter what.  He has gifted you for a purpose, no matter what.  He has called you to a purpose, no matter what.  IRREVOCABLE!

TEACHING MOMENT

Have you ever made a decision about something your child has asked you about which required an irrevocable decision?  I am sure you have.  “Mom, can I light a fire around my brother?”  NO!!!!  “Dad, can I have the keys to the car?”  NEVER!!  You get my drift?  There are some decisions we make with our kids for their safety that cannot be changed.  What a perfect time to share this verse.

Our children need to know that we have the authority over some things that no amount of begging or pleading will change.  Other things are negotiable.  They need to know that the same applies to God.  Once they are His, they are His!  No ifs, ands or buts about it.  They are secure in that.  What peace that brings!

Are you secure in that?  Do you have “no regrets” in your relationship with Christ?  Do you have that irrevocable gift and calling on your life?  I pray you do.  If you don’t, will you give Him your life today?  Don’t wait another minute.