John 3:16

Just here chilling on my bed enjoying a book when the revelation of this verse clouds my strong sense of reasoning. "For God SO loved the world, that He GAVE His only begotten son, that WHOEVER believes in him WILL NOT perish but HAVE eternal life.


...this is the greatest prophecy ever scripted. How could a great God be so mindful of me? To see my wicked ways yet So love me? He wondered within Himself, "She must be saved; something must be nailed to judgement". So he GAVE his blameless son, a ransom.


WHOEVER!
WHOEVER?!
Growing up in the dorm with a couple of irresponsible spoiled brats we always had a problem of heaping up lost and found unclaimed valuables. Whose high end shoes? Whose pants? Who owns this teddy bear? Who has this plate? Whose watch is this? Who leaves a tennis shoe outside? Who brought this Issey Miyake to school? Here we are no one to claim this expensive items. People sometimes wish to themselves it was theirs, still not one claims ownership. Then the Principal throws the WHOEVER clause and you can't tame this kids anymore. "Claim what is unclaimed." she says. "Its for whoever".


That is what that WHOEVER clause does in this prophecy. It qualifies me to claim ownership. This inheritance is no longer a Jewish heritage nor for the Torah readers alone. We are equally eligible. The equal opportunity God has offered me FOREVER bliss. My DIY self ask what qualification? He said nothing. Puzzled, I ask again, whats my role? He said just as a baby takes a passive role in the birthing process, your role in salvation is simple- Nothing, I do all the work.


WHOEVER tags HOWEVER, HOWEVER anchors WHEREVER, WHEREVER begat WHENEVER. WHOEVER! as long as you believe Him- receive Him. WHOEVER don't put job orientation into consideration neither does it put character into judgement. Permit me to say "Who freaking Ever believes" Can anyone just believe Him?


This simplicity troubles mankind. We expect a more proactive pronouncement, to have to conjure up a remedy for our sins. Some mercy seekers have climbed cathedral steps on their knees, showered in the darkness of the night by a still river, journeyed through miles of hot rocks bare feet. Others have written their own testament. "God helps those who help themselves". We'll fix ourselves, thank you.


But wait! You daily trust power you can't see to accomplish things for you. You believe a chair will support you, so you put your weight on it. You believe that water will hydrate you so you swallow it. Jesus invites us to do the same, trust....JUST BELIEVE.

Selah!