“I will live among you, and I will not despise you” (Leviticus 26:11 NLT).
Do God’s promises ever simply amaze you? Ever thought deeply about what He’s said He’d do, and scratch your head wondering how in the world He could follow through? Does what He’s promised seem far beyond what’s possible or probable?
Never thought about it? Well, today’s your day. Just look again at today’s verse—at the promise He’s made and think through it with me.
“I will live among you, and I will not despise you.”
Just ask those living in your home how easy it would be for God to live with you and not learn to dislike you—at least a little bit.
…when you first get out of bed in the morning, even before the first cup of coffee?
…before you make it to the bathroom to brush your teeth?
…during the sections of the month when hormones rage, bills pile up and your attitude stinks?
…when someone cuts you off in traffic?
…when your plans are changed?
…when you’ve overextended yourself?
…when dinner burns?
…when the real you shines through?
Imagine God living among you and loving you wholeheartedly the whole time? The very thought overwhelms me. I cannot see it as doable. Even I don’t like myself at all times; how in the world could He?
But He does. His love for His children never changes, never fades, never passes.
What about our love for Him?
Malinda Edgell
Illinois
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Laurie Horne, North Carolina pastor’s wife and former WAC state officer, as she faces brain cancer.
