to a disobedient and obstinate people."
I read this passage a few weeks ago, and I have been sitting on it.
I really hope I am not taking it out of context... I do have a habit of doing that from time to time. But, this verse really struck me.
it gave me a picture of the God we serve, this father this brother this spirit in us
some kind and willing
I so easily discount people at times, for this lack of kindness toward me, or their bad attitudes
but God is a God of
all day long.
of 70x70.
refusing to give up.
continually holding his hands out toward us, even though our attitudes are
disobedient and obstinate.
it gives me such hope for little brothers who turn there back because God is standing their
with his hands out.
He hasn't given up.
it gives me hope for myself.
and shows me what kind of attitude the spirit inside of me is yearning for me to have toward others.
one of humility.
I do not want to put up a front toward anyone that I do not need them that they do not matter, because who am I to do that?
it hurts me most when someone treats me this way
when they act as if they could take me or leave me
but God waits
He stands hands open ready to receive us.
and I am safe with a God who loves me like that despite
myself.
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