God has always been the Initiator of the relationship. Our part is to trust and respond to His efforts.God has always been the Initiator of a relationship with fallen man. In the Old Covenant every time a believer made a sacrifice they were reminded, “God loves me so much that He initiated a way for me to live in covenant relations with Him despite my sin.” In the New Covenant we look to Jesus and once again realize God’s passion to live in relationship with us. Whether the Old or New Covenant, God has always been the Initiator of the relationship. Our part is to trust and respond to His efforts. That’s why Paul said it is faith from first to last. JOIN ME this week and let’s explore this concept of faith from beginning to end, and let’s move together into new areas of trusting what God has initiated for our benefit!