Each time a bit more of a child waiting for the next surprise that the Lord will bring me.  Today it was seeing the unique talents of so many, most indifferent or unaware of their precious capacity.  There were times when I was able to put together a solid thought or two and perhaps even sound convincing, knowing that the only time I did anything significant is when I spoke about Jesus.  I am so sad for those who come into a room determined that their opinion must be regarded as season’s choice, never stopping to consider the hopes, dreams, views and wisdom of others in the room.  We were not made to be alone, it is the one thing that God corrected by carefully orchestrating and engineering Eve to save Adam from his imperfect oneness.  Why then do we error in our attempts of separation and isolation, playing the desperado when we just cannot stand to be alone?

We are of the Father, those that will make a choice, but even those who remain undecided share one grand thing in common, God’s love for all mankind.  John’s, Spirit inspired message, “For God so loved the world”, meant everyone not just those who believe and commanded us, only secondary to our love for God, that we are to love as we would want to be loved.  How do I want to be loved?  Like God loves me.  Looking down from heaven, seeing how messed up I am and overlooking all that soot, shame and ridiculousness out of His love for me.  That is how I should love others in this world, passing over those things that are unlovable to see the internal wealth and preciousness of each man, woman or child as life created by God.

I feel for Adam after having to leave the garden.  No longer being able to walk with God was enough to shatter his world, but on top of that he had lost dominion over the world.  How then did he relate to animals and plants after having been able to foster their growth and control their movements?  I will have to give him a great big hug when first we meet and thank him for having given me the opportunity to be redeemed through the blood of Jesus.  You see without my failures there cannot be recovery, overcoming and success.  There is no peace until the war is ended.  There is no humility without haughtiness, then shame then sacrifice and self-control.  I have been made better for my failure by God’s salvation, correction and care.  Without obstacle or captivity I would never have struggled to get around them or desire to be set free.  I am what I am because of my lineage to Adam and Christ.  We are eternally tied in fellowship, family and love.  Thanks be to the promises of God that He preserved the seed of Eve to set this world free from sin, death and bondage.