Monday, May 19, 2014

Love And Care

This morning as I was looking at my garden I noticed it needs some watering. The plants are a little droopy, as if they were calling to me. It reminded me of the love and care that God extends toward us. One of my favorite scriptures about this (there are so many it is hard to pick just one) is in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.

Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word,
27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.

When I think about what our Messiah did so selflessly giving His life, I am encouraged that He has a plan. We will be His bride. He would not pay such a price only to walk away from us. It is a blessing to remember this when times are challenging, and it gives us something to look forward to in the future. He is changing us into His perfect wife. He loves us enough to go through the challenges with us unto the end, knowing that He will not fail us. And all these thoughts from just seeing I need to water my garden.

Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You. You alone are worthy to be praised. Thank You for not giving up on us. Thank You for staying by our side until the end when we will finally be like You. Please forgive us our shortcomings. Send us today Your healing, deliverance, and overwhelming provision. We love You. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.