One of my very favorite messages that scripture offers is found in Colossians. It’s in the first chapter around the middle chunk.
“So spacious is He, so expansive, that everything of God finds its proper place in Him without crowding. Not only that, but all the broken and dislocated pieces of the universe- people and things, animals and atoms- get properly fixed and fit together in vibrant harmonies, all because of His death, His blood that poured down from the cross.” Colossians 1:19-20 MSG
“everything got started in Him and finds its purpose in Him.” Colossians 1:16ish MSG
What now! This is a good word!
I have been asking for eyes opened to the spirit and a soft heart within. Of course, the Lord is faithful to answer. I am thankful for these divine senses, although it is not always easy to hold. I look around and see people waving their white flags in surrender to the pain and hopelessness that this pandemic has caused. I look deeply into the eyes of some of the venders and see desperation and panic to have a good day of sales. I look at a dog covered with mange and open wounds and hurt for her. I look around and see sorrow, pain, death, hopelessness and I am filled with Jesus’ compassion and heart for His world.
I adore having my heart feel more and more like Jesus feels. And, also, a helplessness comes along with it. I could help a white flag waver or two, a vendor or two, a poor doggo or two. But, there is no way, as a human, that I can help them all.
But, my Master can. Every atom fits and finds its completion in Him. And my Jesus who wants us woven into a tapestry of love (Colossians 2:2) and who loves it when things are right (Hebrews 1:8ish) is the one in control filled with compassion and truth that will never wear out!
Can you just refer back to the first scripture? The dislocated pieces will fit together in vibrant harmonies again! A actually men!
Jesus, our High Priest, has the authority and power to bring all into completion and harmony.
A PS. The Lord is kind to keep His promises to me and reveal His plan. He is also so good at helping me move further and deeper into Him. Ministry has been sweet, physically hard, and powerful!
Prayer request: That I will learn more fully how to tap into His well, that I will live rest assured, that my eyes and spirit will notice what God notices, that I will step into more trust in the Lord (passing obedience tests), that I will fully believe His promises to be trustworthy, and that my heart will expand for my squad and for the Guatemalan people!
