Trust

“See what an incredible quality of love the Father has shown to us, that we would [be permitted to] be named and called and counted the children of God! And so we are! For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, we are [even here and] now children of God, and it is not yet made clear what we will be [after His coming]. We know that when He comes and is revealed, we will [as His children] be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is [in all His glory]. And everyone who has this hope [confidently placed] in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure (holy, undefiled, guiltless).”
‭‭1 John‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭AMP

Our little Milo, cat, walked into our lives four years ago and just hasn’t really left. He is an indoor/outdoor cat, but he is our cat. He got in a fight the awhile back and our kids rushed out to get him and bring him in. Yesterday we took him to the vet to insure his wounds would be cleaned well and antibiotics to make sure healing would be possible. We take care of this little guy because he is ours. Let’s be honest, he really does not contribute to the needs of the household. He doesn’t pay rent or help pay for meals, but when he first stepped into our house, we were deemed worthy of his little presence. He took the first step and we have responded over and over again. Every time he leaves, my heart twists a bit, hoping he will be safe. And every time he arrives home, we are all thrilled and welcome him back.

God takes care of us, not because of anything we have done to warrant this sort of love and attention. By the blood of Christ, we are named, called and counted as children of God. We saw our need and stepped towards the Father, he came running for you and for me. He has watched us turn our backs to him and try to find our own path. His door is open, he doesn’t think like us. We may be made in his image, but certainly do not reason as he. We try to come up with our plans to save us, financially, morally and spiritually. Let’s be honest, our plans really never turn out.

When Joshua was out of work, every interview he would have, I would have an entire scenarios worked out. He had one interview and I had us moving or being able to quit work myself. What I learned and continue to learn is that God has asked me to take a step in faith towards him, not planning out a future not promised. We have this moment. We have a God who is beyond time asks me to trust him and in doing so, becoming obedient to his will. Not mine.

I’ve been reading the Chronicles of Narnia again. I know each story so well, but I always become agitated(can’t find the right word in my brain) waiting for the first interaction with Asian in each book. In fact, finishing the Last Battle, it takes a long time to see him. I stopped reading this one a few times because the darkness is so dark.

He will come back again, dear one. We will see Him. He is with us. He will never leave us. Only continue in the light, proclaiming his death and resurrection to all. May we be the fragrance of Christ in this world. Live in this hope today.