Have you ever felt desperately alone? I am not referring to the coveted alone time with a book but I’m referring to the alone time that visits us at night sometimes. At those times daylight and joy seem to be at an unreachable distance. Especially when contrasted be those fantastic times shared with someone we love.
I’m not sure we understand the importance of having loved ones around us and too often take them for granted. I know that I do.
So for the next few weeks I would like to review my ideas of what some Bible characters might of dealt with. Remember these are not necessarily accurate but they are conceivable.
Maybe through these we can get a better grasp of just how much God must love us. So sit back and take the walk with me.
The sun rises above the horizon revealing the explosion of color on the hillside above me. The light awakens the animals that move and feed during the day and puts to bed the nocturnal creatures.
Dew lays heavy on the grass and flowers glisten in the new morning glow.
Then I hear Him, a voice calling my name. Excitement fills every fiber of my being and I leap to my feet. I'm temporarily distracted by a spider web that has been created during the night. Beads of dew cling to the web making it droop and hang low across the walking path. I stop to inspect the incredible construction performed in the dark by my 8 legged friend.
I'm suddenly startled back to the task at hand by Him calling me again I leap over the web and run toward the place we met yesterday. My feet sink into the moist soil as I run leaving behind the perfect imprint of where I had been. I Make my way around a peach tree and quickly pick 2 perfect pieces of fruit hanging low on a branch. One to fill the void in my stomach and another to give to my Friend. The fruit feels fuzzy and heavy in my hand. I steal a bite as I run and the fruit explodes with flavor in my mouth. The sweet juices fill my mouth and burst from the corners streaming down my chin.
Through the trees I notice Him standing in a field of Forget Me Nots waving as if He has not seen me for years. It has only been since nightfall that we have been apart but the love and kindness He shows me leaves no doubt that out of all of creation I am His pride and Joy. He laughs as I run as fast as my new legs will carry me. Just as I reach Him He spins and runs ahead of me leading me deeper into the garden.
I notice we are no longer running on a path but now making our way through a valley of large trees that seem to block most of the light from reaching the ground. He slows so I can catch up to Him. There we spend hours as He teaches me the workings of the world that I must oversee. We walk and talk of things to come.
He walked ahead of me again and turned to wave goodnight then disappeared into the fading light. Instantly I feel a void within me. The songs from the birds I often mistake for Him calling me. A moment away from Him is like an eternity and I look forward to seeing Him tomorrow.
I don't think I could live without Him!
Remember to always ride the narrow road and stop in and see us again.
Your traveling companion, Larry
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