Selah

Take some time and think about this. Suppose you had a close friend who needed some money and you gave it to him. Your friend took the money, used it, and now wants to pay you back. You politely remind your friend that the money wasn't a loan, it was a gift and therefore doesn't need repaid.

Everyday, your friend calls you, or comes to your home or job to tell you that he wants to repay the debt and every time he does you remind him that there is no debt to repay.

Your friend refuses to listen, he simply refuses to accept the simple truth that your gift to him was without condition.

After repeatedly telling him that he does not owe you anything. That the money was simply your way of expressing your love and kindness toward him you find yourself becoming frustrated with his unnecessary attempts to repay you.

Doesn't he know that he is my friend and because he is my friend I never expected to be repaid?

How do you think God feels when we foolishly attempt to repay Him for His amazing grace?

Selah