The opening text will come from a book by Abraham Joshua Heschel (God in Search of Man - A Philosophy of Judaism). As you are able to see by the title, the language may be a bit dated and therefore, I will, when able, make the language inclusive.
What is the cognitive value of our insights? What is disclosed and what is retained out of such moments? When a person is hit by a bullet, s/he feels the pain, not the bullet. When a person is called to return, s/he feels s/he is being called rather than the call. The guiding hand is hidden; what s/he may sense is his/her being an object of concern. There would be no call to (humanity) without a concern for (humanity).
This is the certainty which overwhelms us in such moments: (humanity) lives not only in time and space but also in the dimension of God’s attentiveness. God is concern, not only power. God is (the One) to whom we are accountable.
It is a wonderful notion to come to understand that we live in the “dimension of God’s attentiveness.” We hear much of God’s power and might but to also be aware of how attentive God is to us…how concerned for us…each of us…individually…and as a people. We must know that in our heart. It is such a realization that empowers us to live as faithful people of our concerned God. Such concern draws us out of ourselves and will connect us to other because with the insight that God is concerned for me…is also the truth that God is concerned…for you…and you…and you. It is no wonder that we are called children of God…the whole bunch of us even beyond our ability to see the likeness of God within our diversity.
Connection: Just imagine how attentive God is…concerned about you! Wonder what that may do to life.
Creating God, you bring into life all that is and then you seek us and call us and yearn to make us your people through your love. When we are in our darkest days or when we try to run from you, remind us of how your concern for our well being never ends…never ends. Amen.
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