It is often said that God dwells in unapproachable light. Many are afraid to either pray or seek Him. Some find God as some austere boss whose difference is so great from us that only through the agency of he church, pastor or some other can one be granted access. It’s not altogether wrong, but it seems to be incomplete. If we remember correctly, even Abraham was a Gentile when he started. Other gentiles had meaningful interactions with God, even without being a Jew or Christian. Naaman the Syrian was able to approach, in his time of dire need. He became a leper, and sought every method and man. Eventually he did find healing provided by Elisha, even with misgivings, he eventually bathed in the Jordan and was healed.
In the Testament, Cornelius the Centurion, was also seeking God, through his deeds and prayers, was eventually called by God into the Church, as an answer to his seeking as a Gentile. Another Centurion sought healing for his servant, and eventually found it when he met Jesus. The Syrophoenician woman’s request to have the demon removed from her son was eventually granted by Jesus.
I don’t remember all the details, but one thread seems to unite them. Inasmuch being a Jew or Christian is considered a privileged status, Gentile prayers and inquiries are likewise taken to account by God, even without prior affiliation or fine knowledge of doctrine.
6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
30By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.
31By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.
In the Testament, Cornelius the Centurion, was also seeking God, through his deeds and prayers, was eventually called by God into the Church, as an answer to his seeking as a Gentile. Another Centurion sought healing for his servant, and eventually found it when he met Jesus. The Syrophoenician woman’s request to have the demon removed from her son was eventually granted by Jesus.
I don’t remember all the details, but one thread seems to unite them. Inasmuch being a Jew or Christian is considered a privileged status, Gentile prayers and inquiries are likewise taken to account by God, even without prior affiliation or fine knowledge of doctrine.
6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
30By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days.
31By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies in peace, did not perish with those who were disobedient.
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