Providence.
I stand perplexed once more coming out of an intricate study of God's holy word. At face value the questions asked were merely surface questions, but as they unfolded became extremely deep and searching. I am left pondering meaningfully, and wholly thankful for the meeting and opportunity.
Today we studied Luke 15:11-24, the story of the prodigal son. If at all I was able to relate to any story of the bible, this of course would take the cake. We looked into questions that spoke of the story in context, and through the relativity of the context into my life, presented much of my being to myself, God, and my study partner. Constantly I surprise myself in my understanding of application, and even more-so constantly I stand enthralled at God's motion through this time we set aside for Him.
From affectionate understanding, to sinful nature, past blunders, and future promises, all rose to reside with one another upon the outdoor table at the local Starbucks. Though the people passed us by, and those surrounding us had no idea the sincerity of the conversation, I personally was assured the faithfulness of God through His provision. There would be nothing to distract me from Him, but myself.
Which brought me to a point within context I wish not to lose. It was in answering the last questions of the study that sparked my inquisition. The questions had inferred that there be two perspectives of the son's returning home. One through the son's own lost eyes, and one through his father's compassionate eyes. I had answered for the son; -Belittled, -Unworthy, - Insignificant, -Guilty... And for the father -Joyous, -Loving, -Merciful, Grateful... What I write about now is post speculation of applying the two different perspectives into one's own mind. If both attitudes are possessed by one person, therein lies a dividing point. I believe this dividing point to be our own critical nature.
You may define your critical nature as being one of MANY things. The range of insecurity is endless, thus requiring little effort for explanation on my part, but heavily active participation through the will of the reader. These insecurities, and sometimes even minor uncertainties, are exploited by the enemy to no extent. They cause great deviation from the grace that God lovingly provides us, and constantly lead to compulsive and destructive attributes to one's spiritual and physical being.
If we are so designed to receive the love that God is constantly showering us with, why is it we never fully accept it? It is in acceptance of ourselves do we begin to see the compulsions and poison that make up even the most innocent of our daily lives. From that and those in which we hold dear, to the things we know are doing us no good, are those that need be discarded. For Jesus calls us to carry not a thing. Not a drop of water, nor loaf of bread into the desert. So that we may be provided for and that He may be glorified!
Clearly I am not indicating that God does not have wonderful plans for us. Through the days of our lives we will encounter and cherish the companionship of others and the love appointed by Him through His children. To this I beckon, and stand patiently with eyes affixed on heaven. All the while, I am assured that He has called us to belittle ourselves in view of His glorious magnitude. We are to remain comforted, nestled as little children asleep in our Father's arms, forever trusting, resting at ease, and complacent with His provision. Though we may have gone astray and found ourselves at times feeling unworthy and belittled to our father's approval. It is through our Father whom art in heaven, who seeks the approval of your worldly eye. That you will recognize that His sacrifice and His grace be sufficient for you, so that you may be like a child, lulled to rest within His arms, drawn by NO means of clever deceit.
Today we studied Luke 15:11-24, the story of the prodigal son. If at all I was able to relate to any story of the bible, this of course would take the cake. We looked into questions that spoke of the story in context, and through the relativity of the context into my life, presented much of my being to myself, God, and my study partner. Constantly I surprise myself in my understanding of application, and even more-so constantly I stand enthralled at God's motion through this time we set aside for Him.
From affectionate understanding, to sinful nature, past blunders, and future promises, all rose to reside with one another upon the outdoor table at the local Starbucks. Though the people passed us by, and those surrounding us had no idea the sincerity of the conversation, I personally was assured the faithfulness of God through His provision. There would be nothing to distract me from Him, but myself.
Which brought me to a point within context I wish not to lose. It was in answering the last questions of the study that sparked my inquisition. The questions had inferred that there be two perspectives of the son's returning home. One through the son's own lost eyes, and one through his father's compassionate eyes. I had answered for the son; -Belittled, -Unworthy, - Insignificant, -Guilty... And for the father -Joyous, -Loving, -Merciful, Grateful... What I write about now is post speculation of applying the two different perspectives into one's own mind. If both attitudes are possessed by one person, therein lies a dividing point. I believe this dividing point to be our own critical nature.
If we are so designed to receive the love that God is constantly showering us with, why is it we never fully accept it? It is in acceptance of ourselves do we begin to see the compulsions and poison that make up even the most innocent of our daily lives. From that and those in which we hold dear, to the things we know are doing us no good, are those that need be discarded. For Jesus calls us to carry not a thing. Not a drop of water, nor loaf of bread into the desert. So that we may be provided for and that He may be glorified!
Clearly I am not indicating that God does not have wonderful plans for us. Through the days of our lives we will encounter and cherish the companionship of others and the love appointed by Him through His children. To this I beckon, and stand patiently with eyes affixed on heaven. All the while, I am assured that He has called us to belittle ourselves in view of His glorious magnitude. We are to remain comforted, nestled as little children asleep in our Father's arms, forever trusting, resting at ease, and complacent with His provision. Though we may have gone astray and found ourselves at times feeling unworthy and belittled to our father's approval. It is through our Father whom art in heaven, who seeks the approval of your worldly eye. That you will recognize that His sacrifice and His grace be sufficient for you, so that you may be like a child, lulled to rest within His arms, drawn by NO means of clever deceit.
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