The Power of Love

Have you ever just sat down and considered how strong the power of God really is? I know you may know it already by the Book or by word of mouth, but have you ever taken a step back and really awed at his majesty? Wondered over the life and beauty He creates? Marveled at how He can transform the worst of times into the best of times? And even more than that, have you ever tried to wrap your mind around the fact that He does it all because He WANTS to? God doesn't bless us in spite of anything. He doesn't reward us to pity us. He acts on us because He wants us...craves us...loves us. To quote the wise words of my devotional "Joni and Friends," "The fact that He would bless us with eternal pleasures when he could easily char us like burnt toast is a wonderful thing." How true is that though? God is full of so much power that at the snap of His finger, the world could be destroyed. So then how come when we sin, or when we lean on ourselves, or when we lose sight of our path God doesn't just finish us off? It wouldn't be hard. In fact, it would be easy, and would make a lot more sense. But instead, God uses these times to pull us closer to Him. Instead of charring us like burnt toast, He rains down His burning passion and loves on us. That's a head scratcher right? To me, that is one of the greatest things about faith in God. You don't have to have it all figured out. It's not an equation with a simple answer. God's love for us is so far beyond measurable terms. In accepting that love, God has transformed my life. He has focused my attention on the life that surrounds me instead of on just me. He has pulled me into a constant state of awe. You know that feeling you get when someone tells you they love you? That feeling of butterflies uncontrollably swarming your stomach. That feeling where a smile is impossible to wipe from you face. That nervous/excited nausea for what the future holds. Well, that is how I feel every morning when I wake up now. Excitedly nauseas to see what wonder God has in store for me. The possibilities are limitless for a man of His power. Thrilling isn't it? I experienced a great instance of God's powerful love yesterday. I laced up my shoes for a workout, fully expecting to feel out of shape, sore, and behind. Instead, He made me feel fast, fresh, and free. Enough to the point where I have decided to continue to prepare my fields and race on saturday. Only one man has the power to have me go from hobbling around on Monday to racing a 3000 kilometer race on Saturday. That is something I refer to as love. The best part is, you don't have to beg or pray for Him to love you. He already does. He always has. Instead, pray to Him that He will help you embrace His love, thrive in His love, accept His love. I mean, come on, He sent His ONLY son to die for YOU. So soak in God's love, and love him back.