Adventures... in Hope - Redeemer Devotions
God as lasting - thanks be to God.
Because we see God as lasting, we can boldly take on the character of the saint
of God. We are able to risk being merciful - forgive quite beyond the limits of
that which is considered sensible - extend our hand in peace without the assurance
that it will not get cut off. God as lasting is like the wind that never ceases.
It my appear to settle down for a moment but it is never gone. It may be so gentle
it is hardly notice and it may be as bold as a wind storm that makes everyone turn
their heads to see the impact of the wind on the world around us. God as lasting
is the power that turns generation to generation into people who know that the
world does not have the power to diminish or extinguish the love of God that knows
no ending - but lasts and lasts and lasts. Knowing of that lasting character, we
are free to live there. Live within that light that shines out from the shape of
our lives - lives that are always moved and pulled and guided by the Spirit of our
God who will last through all things with us. That is how we are able to rise up
each morning and begin to reflect the glory of God that will indeed last in and
through all times. For us, that means that we are a part of that lasting witness.
We are a part of that glory that reveals the Reign of God so that everyone will
know that there is a place and a time and a people that will not try to establish
themselves at the cost of others. Rather, we know we are established as beloved
and worthy by our God as lasting beyond anything that can be imagined.
O God of love and new life, continue to make us character of your Reigning love.
Amen.
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