How often does God call us and we are not willing....? Like the father of the prodigal son, he did not pursue, but the left the gate open - ready for the son's return. But I believe that God, in his own way does pursue us - subtly - ever calling us back, giving us gentle reminders that he is indeed waiting for our return and he gives us every opportunity to return. Still - it is up to us to take that first step.
For whatever reason this morning, as I was waking, I remembered Jane in her last days - I remembered reading scripture to her - she would tell me what to read and a beautiful smile adorned her face as I read and she rested in the words of faith. God was gathering her under his wing, and she gladly sheltered in his love.
As we prepare to make our summer trip to Idaho to visit with Sam's brother who has been diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia, I can't help but remember Jane's last long car trip was up to visit Danny. What a gift that they were able to do that before she died.
One of my favorite song, as I think on these things...
There's a family gathering, and it won't be long,
There's a family gathering, can you hear my song.
I'm calling my children from the ends of the earth,
They're coming on home, they're my sons of new birth,
And there's a gathering, they're gonna feast at my table!
In the end, God does gather his family and shelters them under his wing, in his new Jerusalem. It's never too late to open your eyes and see the glory of God's kingdom and to find rest in his presence.
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