We all have a sense of longing for more. Even in the best of times we know there lingers, a sense of dissatisfaction deep within our soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 says, But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you look for HIm with all your heart and with and all your soul.

In Acts 17, Paul says, From one man He made every nation of men, that they would 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. For in Him we live and move and have our being.

So we seek God and learn He indeed is the One who truly satisfies. Isaiah 58 says, The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your need in a sun scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring who's waters never fail.

This blog is made up of reflections, that are to me, like dew drops in the garden. Things that spring from the pages of scripture and refresh my heart. Whispers, ideas, hope, inklings, inspiration, glimmers, breadcrumbs...all pointing me in the direction of my heart's true home which is the Lord.

Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His Presence] shall be my dwelling place. Psalm 23:6


Monday, December 22, 2014

The Gory of the Only Son of the Father


Reading the Psalms this morning. 
Insults and reproach have broken my heart; 
I am full of heaviness and I am distressingly sick. 
I looked for pity, but there was none, 
and for comforters, I have found none.
They gave me also gall [poisonous and bitter] for my food, and in my thirst they gave me vinegar (a soured wine) 
to drink. (See Matthew 27:34, 48)
Psalm 68:20-21 (Amplified Version)

My first morning during this season of Advent, to meditate on Love. Hope, then Peace, then Joy. Now Love. Words to think deeply about. Words to wait in. Advent. Anticipation. We celebrate because He brought us these things. And He left them with us. These are words that give us strength and purpose.

 This passage is referring to the suffering Messiah yet to come to Israel. What awaited Him? Insult, reproach, broken heartedness, heaviness, sickness, poison, bitterness, no pity, no comfort, gall and vinegar, thirst and hunger. 

 These were His words. This was His fate, God's will for His incarnate life on earth. His mission. It wasn't the whole story but it was a big part of it. And He knew. He knew going in what awaited Him here. 

 Yet He came. Jesus Christ was born. God Almighty made flesh. Love came down. He brought us hope. He brought us peace. He brought us joy. He brought us His unfailing, unfathomable, never ending love. 

 It is said that the gospel is the story of the great exchange. His life for ours. His punishment for ours. All of the words describing His suffering are words we can relate to in some way. Yet we can exchange them for the words hope, peace, joy, love. He brings us these things still. Every day.
So the Word became human 
and lived here on earth among us. 
He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. 
And we have seen His glory, 
the glory of the only Son of the Father.
John 1:14 (Living Translation)



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  1. UnknownDecember 22, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Beautiful Savior! Beautiful photo of nature. Beautiful words from God. No greater love than the One who laid down His life for us. Thank you

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