Our Rights, His Will

We all have rights, whether we acknowledge or accept them. The New Testament Millennial Church calls it Grace, while the older saints might call it Mercy. Regardless of how we label it, both begin and end with God's finished work and promises, for His promises are yes, and Amen!

When arrested or taken into police custody, they are read their Miranda rights. This act solidifies the arrest and makes it legal whether the person is guilty or not. Guilt or innocence is not determined in the arrest but rather in the courtroom, where one is granted additional rights—the right to face their accuser, the right to a speedy trial, and the right to fair prosecution. The list is extensive and crucial.

Similarly, as believers, we have rights given to us through Christ. If you would allow me to remind you of some of the rights you possess:

• The right to be angry.

• The right to question God.

• The right to speak or say nothing at all.

• The right to believe in God—or not.

We may not always understand His will, but we can certainly understand and embrace our rights. The beauty of our relationship with God is that He does not force us into submission; instead, He grants us the free will to choose Him, question, struggle, and ultimately trust Him.

In a world where rights are often debated and defended, may we never forget the divine rights given to us—not only to navigate our faith but to rest in the assurance that His will is always at work, even when we don’t fully understand it.