I learned recently that my oldest son has decided to write me off as nonredeemable, and while that saddens me, I realize must move forward in life. I will however, continue to hold out hope for reconciliation one day. I have taken responsibility for the melt down I had with him right before the new year, but that has not been enough to satisfy him. I have also expressed my deepest regret and offered to make amends for his hurt and that has been rejected as well. So, our family is at a point where we may be plowing forward, (less one), in the remaining days our Heavenly Father blesses us with here on earth. If that is the case then hopefully, there will be a reunion with our oldest child in heaven.
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Nonredeemable, my what a sad word to even type. The word is so powerful that it fairly shouts that there is nothing good to be found in a life so defined, so don't even waste time looking. Nonredeemable, means that others can draw harsh conclusions about your heart, because there is no chance that anything good is hidden in it. Nonredeemable, means that those who reject you have sufficient reasons to make that decision and there is little chance that they will be in danger of judgement. Nonredeemable, means there is no hope for such a person. This person is and always will be a loser.
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Yet, nonredeemable is a fallacy. A bunch of erroneous judgements by others who choose to dislike you and want to justify their dislike by focusing on negatives. It is a word used not by the Father, but by His adversary to convince others it is acceptable for you to dislike this one. Instead our savior said in John 16:8, "And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgement." If you are convicted of your sin, then you are redeemable. If after conviction your heart seeks to be righteous, then you are redeemable. If you fear the judgement that will come before a Holy and Righteous God, then you are redeemable. Jesus gave us such hope with his words in this verse.
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Yet, there remains one more argument that is even more powerful in proving that nonredeemable is a fallacy. Go to the foot of the cross and meditate there for a while. If even one is nonredeemable, then Jesus death on the cross is in vain, because he died that all might be saved. Oh, the wonderful cross and I am so thankful that today, it's power is just as evident as it was 2000+ years ago. My own flesh and blood may write me off, but my Father says otherwise, and I think I'd rather listen to Him.
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Father, I messed up a few weeks ago and I expressed my sorrow and regret to my son. I offered to make amends. I went to my minister and confessed my sin to him so he could offer up intercessory prayers on both our behalves. Father, I believe in the power of the wonderful cross, because your son went there so I and everyone else could be redeemed. The power of the cross also says a broken relationship can be redeemed as well, so I think I'll go to the foot of the cross and leave the brokenness there so that you can bring your redemption to it. The hope of the cross lifts my heart and comforts my soul. Thank you. Thank you.
