Friday,
December 27, 2019
AN EVERLASTING LOVE!
Jer
31:3
3 The Lord hath appeared of old unto
me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with
lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
The word “everlasting” here is a very interesting word. It is the Hebrew word ‘owlam
and it means “from or to the vanishing point; time out of
mind (past or future); always”!
God loves
you. Not with that sticky, syrupy, gushy
love of dime store novels but the solid, stable, and dependable love. Stretch
your imagination as far into the past as you can. God loved you there and then.
Now cast your mind as far into the future as you can reasonably see. God loves
you there as well. Oh, and God loves you now.
The word “therefore” is not a translated word. English is such a complex
language that it is inferred. The original shows us the motivation and the
result. The word “therefore” connects the two.
Such love
requires and demands action and action was
taken. God draws us to Himself for our benefit because of His kindness like one
would rescue a wounded animal. Slowly so as to not startle us, tenderly
to reassure us, and gently because we are already wounded. Then he
binds us up like the Good Samaritan bound up the assaulted traveler. He
deposits us in a safe place with sufficient supplies for our needs and then
promises to return to complete the process.
There are
only two responses possible to being drawn. One is to
run away in fear and confusion and the other is to come. Timidly at first until
trust is established and then fully like a rescued lap dog.
Rev
22:17
17 And the Spirit and the bride say,
Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take
the water of life freely.
Dear Lord, Thank you for your
everlasting love and patience. AMEN
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