On Bended Knee

September 16

Most of life’s stellar accomplishments are achieved through diligent effort. Most of us recognize that with little application of ‘blood, sweat, and tears’ great achievements are difficult to attain. Not many of us are going to have a stroke of luck that results in great success without great effort.

Statistically, more of us are likely to be struck by lightning than are ever going to win the lottery. The improbability of becoming a person of renown without hard work is negligible. There aren’t many who can claim to be an ‘overnight success.’

This corresponds with the word God spoke to Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden when they disobeyed Him. He said, “By the sweat of your brow will you eat your bread…” Genesis 3:19. And so it has been from time immemorial. But, there is one area of endeavor for which the Lord has altered His own decree in order that man need not labor to attain it; he cannot work to achieve it.

In Romans 10:9 we are told, “If you speak with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and if you believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.” Eternal salvation, is available to anyone who will be believe and proclaim it, knowing, “It is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast,” Ephesians 2:8, 9. Life’s true treasure is obtained only on bended knee.