The Matthias Principle

Thursday, May 18, 2023

The Lord had left, Judas was gone, and the disciples had to choose another to replace him. They chose Matthias, a substitute, yet he was actually better. His name means "Gift of God." That says something to our life. God's gift comes often as a substitute for what we hoped for. Salvation turns out to be a life that we didn't plan for. It's something that happens when what we wanted didn't happen. Often we view what God does as second best. For example, your marriage might have fallen apart, your spouse left you for another person, or maybe you suffered great loss in your life, or career and you feel like you are living a consolation life. But remember Matthias. The substitute is actually a gift. God doesn't give hand-me-downs, He only gives the best. Rejoice in what God has given you, and it will all work for good. Rejoice, because it will become God's best. In God, there is no substitute for His best. He never gives substitutes, only gifts.

From Message # 327 - The Substitute Apostle