This post is
part of the Christian Writer's blog chain. This month's topic
“pursue”. Please visit my fellow bloggers listed to the right.
This is the third try at a topic I
thought would be rather simple to write about – Pursue- right? Not
the case. I began with a quick run down on the typical themes, but
something didn't feel right, something missing – something nagging
me, calling me, pursuing me. For a writer getting the words right is
a big deal, after all that is what we do.
Finally it hit me – the Proverbs of
Solomon – the Book of Wisdom. How wise was Solomon, how true His
council “Fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools
despise wisdom and discipline” (Proverbs 1:7). Some of my life
verses are found in the book of Proverbs – pure nuggets of gold!
“Trust in the Lord with all your
heart, do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His ways in all
you do and He will direct your paths. Don't be impressed with your
own wisdom. Instead fear the Lord and turn you back on evil”
Proverbs 3:5-8
It was many years ago, during a study
of Proverbs that I learned the basics of Godly wisdom and discovered
how much I didn't know. It was the Lord breaking up hard ground that
had been compacted by many years of living in the world, so many
erroneous ideas about the Lord and what He expected of me. I
discovered that to FEAR the Lord is to honor Him – to Pursue a
relationship with Him.
The prophet Hosea wrote, “Oh, that we
might know the Lord! Let us press on to know him! Then he will
respond to us as surely as the arrival of dawn or the coming of rains
in early Spring” Hosea 6:3
In pursuit of knowing the Lord I've
gained wisdom and understanding while He continues to prepare the
soil of my heart to receive more and more from Him. “Choose my
instruction rather than silver and knowledge over pure gold”
Proverbs 8:10
But, it's not a one way street, the
Lord is in constant pursuit of us. “Trouble chases sinners, while
blessings chase the righteous!” Proverbs 13:21
We have been chosen to receive God's
mercy and blessing as we put our faith in His Word.
15 comments:
Sweet Terrie!! I am glad I read yours after I wrote mine though... He is amazing, isn't He. Loved this!!
"It was the Lord breaking up hard ground that had been compacted by many years of living in the world"
This is gold. I've found that I don't particularly like the way God does this plowing, but He is doing it to make us into the image of His Son.
Excellent Terrie - thank you.
Breaking up hard ground definitely brought to mind another verse in Hosea
Sow for yourselves righteousness; reap steadfast love; break up your fallow ground, for it is the time to seek the LORD, that he may come and rain righteousness upon you. Hosea 10:12
Thank you Chris, your comments are truly a blessing! - Funny, I had the same impression as I read your post. The Lord is amazing!
Thank you Michael- for a very long time I didn't like the feeling of being "plowed" but as the Lord grew me up, I understand that it is because He adores us.
I love the fact that this is a two way street. Several people have mentioned this in their posts recently which speaks to me that it is, indeed, a truth to be considered and pondered.
Beautiful Terrie! This post is very welcome and much appreciated! Thank you. I'm reminded of Psalm 73:25, "Whom have I in heaven but You? And besides You, I desire nothing on earth." (NASB)
Thank God he never gives up in his pursuit! :) Your post was a blessing!
Your closing reminds me of the term, The Hound of Heaven, which typifies Christ as a relentless pursuer of souls. Peace and Blessings
I like how you point out that God is pursuing us. I think this is one of the big thing's that sets Christianity apart from the religions of the word.
Religion is man's quest to find God.
Christianity is God's quest to save man.
Gods pursuit is relentless
liked your post
biiiiig hug
I just thank God that He's constantly in pursuit of me. So when I tire of 'doing my own thing' He catches me with grace.
I'm thinkin' we're related or something. We have way too much in common.
God continuously unfolds those nuggets to me, especially when reading in Proverbs. How I love Sister Wisdom, and Kinswoman Understanding!
God bless you, girl.
So glad you decided on this post, Terrie! Such a great reminder that God is always in pursuit of each one of us! Sorry I'm so late in commenting. Life has been somewhat overwhelming lately.
Terrific post, Terrie. Sorry I didn't get here sooner, but I was away at Camp (Camp NaNoWriMo, that is). ;)
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