We have a very BIG God

As we approach various disagreements about the nature of God, His ways, His teachings, we often get stuck on issues that can divide. In the Letter to the Romans Chapter 14 Paul refers to “disputable matters” and warns that this can divide the church and hurt people, especially those who are weak, struggling or even still learning about their faith (maybe all of us?). He repeats this discussion at the end of 1 Corinthians Chapter 8. My contention is that our God is a very big God who can and does include many more of us than we might include ourselves. The Greek word for “disputable matters” is adiaphra, and has been a contention in various Christian faiths for centuries. God is not exactly a one-size-fits-all God but He is big enough to fit all. I am not saying all will be with Him, there is a free will choice, but I think He intends that all will be with Him who want to be. I will even go further than that, I believe that He can and does customize the Christian walk, the disciplines, that He calls each individual to, as best fits their needs, disposition, and background. I have been a Protestant, a Catholic, in multiple denominations including a son of an Orthodox mother. I have seen great things God has done in so many of their varied beliefs. I believe when we get in disagreements we often are thinking too small. One wants to do things one way and someone else another. God may very well want both even if they seem to us to be contrary. Again it depends at times, in my humble opinion, about what we need. God comes down to our level. Our God is an awesome God who wants us to come to Him and there is a facet, a nature of God that each and every one of us can connect with. That is the breadth of God’s love.