I crave this spot first thing in the morning, but this morning was different. The craving was intensely flipped. God was waiting for me.
The gift of being pursued.
In the Christian faith, much emphasis is placed upon the believer to pursue God. To set apart time to study His Word. To seek His counsel. And while those are crucial disciples of the faith, the reality is HE first pursued us. THAT was the beginning.
Paul even wrote a warning in Galatians to us: Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?
Pure love is not earned, and it certainly is not kept by our doing. As a matter of fact, the reality that Pure Love is gifted unmerited is what sets it drastically apart.
We love because He first loved us. I John 4:19
When you abide in His pursuit as the object of His affection, ones entire world not only looks different; it IS different.
Recently I was conversing with someone about knowing - leaning into - the character of God. If we focus on that filter, ALL doubts dissipate.
It no longer is about our worthiness drawing His affection, His care, or His presence.
As God said to Moses: I am who I am.
He shows up.
He heals us.
He leads us out of wildernesses.
He leads us to green pastures and quiet waters.
Why?
Because He loves us.
No strings attached.
No hoops to jump through.
It's not about performance.
It's about heart posture.
First, His towards us.
Then, ours towards Him.
Once love abounds, the concept of Jesus being Lord of my life is both natural and right.
The created finds safety in His Lordship, not restriction.
His ways are protection, not punishment.
John 10:9 reads: I am the gate; whoever enters through Me will be saved. They will come in and out, and find pasture.
No fear.
No doubt.
No worry.
Only assurance.
Only safety.
Only provision.
I trust you know His pursuit, but if you don't, consider His invitation:
Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door; I WILL come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me.
Revelation 3:20
This Christmas season I pray you answer the knock at your own heart's door.
He came to this earth to seek and save those who are lost, wandering around hopeless - wondering, "What is the point to any of this?"
He's waiting for you.... will you answer His knock?
I pray you do.....
Merry Christmas, all! 🤍
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