We spent a week on the Rogue River recently. What a lovely setting! God’s handiwork is always spectacular to revel in and admire. That is what I have noticed through the years of carefully observing God’s handiwork - there is so much to admire Him for! From the magnificent Rocky Mountains to the tiniest Lily-of-the-Valley, God has given us a multitude of invitations to praise and glorify His creativity, to admire and lift His name high. Sitting on this bench through the week, watching all the beautiful birds floating by, reminded me once again of God’s invitation to spend time with Him and learn from Him. Though everything changes in this world, God never changes. Continually, He is inviting us to His presence. Even my water bottle sitting on the chair arm reminds me of thirsting for His presence.
Knowing the salvation given to us through the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ is just the beginning as we press in deeper to know God. Salvation is not just the “ticket” to heaven. Salvation is the beginning of loving and learning to know Jesus. Throughout Scripture God is continually inviting us to Himself. “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28. “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters.” Isaiah 55:1. Moses cried out in Exodus 33:15, “...if Your presence does not go with us, do not bring us up from here.” God promised Moses, “...My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” There are many verses throughout the entire Word of God’s invitation to come and meet with Him. His promises are sure, never failing.
God’s beautiful creation is constantly an invitation to me to come and marvel in His presence. May you, too, recognize the invitations of God. May each of us love Him, learn from Him, lean on Him, and live for Him.
KC
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