Much is to be understood on how much God loves you. Seek Him today - Daily Bible Reflections March 20,2015

LOVE FINDS A WAY

 

“I know him, because I am from him, and he sent me.” – John 7:29

 

       A grouchy elderly gentleman had just secured the door for the night with four locks, two deadbolts, and a chain latch. Later, he noticed a small white envelope stuck beneath the door. On the envelope was a large sticker in the shape of a heart. It was a valentine. Love had found a way.

       What makes Christianity different? Simple: It’s about God’s pursuing us to draw us to Himself, while other religions desperately pursue the favor of their god through compliance of strict standards and incomprehensible rituals.

       The God I know is crazy about me. He seems desperate to show His love. In fact, even if I turn away, I can’t stray for long. He courts me. He woos me back with His unending love — until my heart is melted again — to love Him back. In The Hound of Heaven, Francis Thompson writes that as he fled from God, he couldn’t outrun “those strong feet that followed… with unhurrying chase and unperturbed pace.”

       My friend, you can run away from God the farthest you can. But I’m not worried the least bit. You’ll get tired. Then His love will catch up with you. His love will find a way to bring you back. Jon Escoto (faithatworkjon@gmail.com)

 

Reflection: Much is to be understood on how much God loves you. Seek Him today.

 

Father, today, may I know more of the love You have for me. Amen.

 

St. Salvator of Horta, pray for us.