The climber climbs for the joy of it, and because he believes the view from the top will be worth it. We climb too, knowing the Keeper of our steps holds our feet fast; though we slip He keeps us from falling headlong. Though the climb is strenuous and sometimes difficult He surprises us with joys unspeakable on the journey at every turn and infuses us with the hope of victory at the top where He waits......
“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands. And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything, because he himself gives all men life and breath and everything else. From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him and find him, though he is not far from each one of us. Acts 17:24-27
There will be many people at malls in the coming weeks, and rushing too and fro on the freeways, working, eating, visiting, sleeping, and all the while there is a God who waits for them to look His way. He does not need us, but He wants us!
His heart aches for knowing that those who do know Him will not speak of Him often enough, though they know the wonderful truth, the wonderful story.......Lord, make Your Word sing in our hearts and make the melody so bright, so clear, so strong that we can no longer keep it in!
I have been up in those rocks with the goats. The view is great for sure. Likewise, I have been in crowds (very uncomfortable there) and alone with God (very comfortable). Wish I could have less of the former and more of the latter. I try for that, anyway. Thanks for the post.
ReplyDeleteHis heart aches for knowing that those who do know Him will not speak of Him often enough, though they know the wonderful truth, the wonderful story... this speak volumes to my heart... NO i have not spoken enough of His wonderful love and grace. Thank you for this reminder.
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Blessings,
Ruth
Oh Lori, this is so nice. I have wandered through stores at this time of the year and wondered similar things. This season began because of him and yet now he is barely remembered. We must keep working, we must keep praying. Thanks for this.
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I love sheep and goats, I have seen these climbing the rocks here in Arizona and I always wonder how they do it without falling off the ledge.....thank you all for the kind comments...much to be thankful for now and always. You are all in my prayers and thoughts, and I am grateful to have you all, my blog family! Lori
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing thought...a God who wants us. Makes me so much more thankful...especially as Thanksgiving approaches.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is amazing isn't it? Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Lori
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