Hebrews 11:14, “for people who speak in this way make it
clear that they are seeking a homeland.”
Prophets and Pastors have often spoken of a deep hole within
us that will remain ever empty until we recognize God’s love and presence. And then sometimes when that chasm is
filled the hunger to go deeper and deeper in relationship lingers.
We have a newborn in our family this week and besides the
pure delight and awe, it has been amazing to see how he snuggles into his family
with his own version of recognition. He has a unique cuddling position he
chooses each for dad and for grandma and if shifted when with that person into
a possible different angle he immediately reacts with a tiny squawk. With mom
any position is fine as long as he’s held by her.
This fragile child instinctively knows to whom he belongs
and wholly trusts.
I wonder why we so often seek You but don’t find You. Is it
because You are infinite and since we don’t really comprehend, or can grasp
infinity, we settle for substitutes? And don’t hear our internal squawk of
dismay warning us that we are moving away from Your safe arms?
Lord, please create in each of us a heart hunger that knows
and recognizes You so instinctively that we will turn away from emptiness and
false imitations. Keep us in Your peace.
Psalm of Worship: Psalm 139: 23-24
“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my
anxious thoughts;
And see if there be any hurtful way in me, And lead me in
the everlasting way.”
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