God’s Relentless Pursuit of Love

Gods Relentless Pursuit of Love…

It’s a powerful and comforting truth to realize we are relentlessly pursued by God’s goodness and love!

As Psalm 23:6 beautifully states, “Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

The apparent gentleness of “follow” takes on a whole new dimension when we understand the Hebrew word radaph. It paints a vivid picture of a God who isn’t passively observing but actively, intensely, running after us with His goodness and love. It’s not a faint echo of blessing; it’s a determined chase of grace.

Think back to those moments you felt – the unexpected provision, the overwhelming comfort, the inexplicable strength. Those weren’t random occurrences; they were tangible signs of a God on a mission for you, His love in relentless pursuit.

And the destination of this divine chase? An eternal dwelling place with Him. “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Let that truth settle deep within you today. You are the object of a love that will never falter, a love that has already secured your eternal home.

Father, my heart resonates with this truth. There are times I’ve turned and fled – from my insecurities, my mistakes, even from the embrace You offer. Yet, Your love remains steadfast, a persistent force chasing after me with unwavering goodness. Thank You for meeting me in my brokenness, for holding me together when I felt I would shatter, and for celebrating with me in moments of joy. Open my eyes to recognize Your pursuing presence in every facet of my life – in the quiet whispers of peace, the unexpected surge of strength, and the resilient hope that dawns even in the darkest times. Remind me that my journey isn’t aimless wandering, but a purposeful heading home to reside with You eternally. Thank you for a love so profound that it will never let me go. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket—safe, dark, motionless, airless—it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, and irredeemable. To love is to be vulnerable. This reminds us that God’s relentless pursuit of us, this active and vulnerable love He pours out, is the very thing that transforms us and draws us into His eternal embrace.

Walk daily with God at your side!

Love always,

Ed 🙏🏼