HE CALLS ME UP INTO THE HEAVENLIES

 

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For much of my life, I looked at God as the big ogre in the sky, ready to smack me down when I messed up. The last several months, I've been learning about His tender compassion and abundant provision for His children.

 

I have a verse posted in my bathroom: Isaiah 57:15 "For thus says the High and Lofty One who inhabits eternity whose name is Holy: 'I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.'" Formerly, when I read that, what jumped out at me was the description of God's character, and where He dwells. And He seemed unapproachable. But then I read the rest of the verse and realized that, as I humble myself, He calls me up to inhabit eternity with Him.

 

Me. Little, insignificant me. I can't find words to describe the joy that comes from knowing that He wants that kind of intimate fellowship with _me_. And that it takes place in eternity, that domain I thought was formerly reserved only for Lord God Almighty. He has been showing me that He is a tender Father who delights in giving good gifts to His sons and daughters, who wants to commune with me. I can have that fellowship by maintaining a humble and contrite heart. Wow! What an awesome God we serve!

 

Thank you, Jesus - my Savior, Brother, Shepherd, Friend, for reconciling me to Your Father! Praise your matchless Name forever and ever!!

(Written 5-29-2012)

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