Just a quick note today to open a tiny bit what is going on inside: I know all the correct theological terms relating to the love of God. But, for years (decades?) I have kept the door closed that would allow a real confrontation with that love.
Recently however, I started reading another book by Henri Nouwen. I've read a number of books by him in the past. This is not his latest; his posthumous editor keeps churning out various combinations extracted from his writings. But it is the latest for me to read. It is called, Show me the Way (it is a series of Lenten devotionals [yes, I know it is not Lent yet but don't distract me]). And as Nouwen is inclined to do, he dwells repeatedly and in-depth on the subject of the incomprehensible love of God.
Well, that got me reflecting some. And that's about as far as I can go with it at this point in this context. I'm simply realizing that for some time I have followed God's leading and his instructions because there really is no other sensible course to follow. He is the one true God. Where else would I go?
But at the same time I knew/suspected that I was holding something back. And now I sense that I must climb into this cave called "The Love of God" and find out how deep it goes and what surprises lie hidden inside it/him.
Pray!
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Indeed. It's hard to wrap one's head around the transcendence of God, his imminent presence, and the incarnation of the Godhead in creation. Again, the scandal of particularity that the great God of all the universe knows, cares, loves and watches over me. The human reaction to this is rightly one of repentance and shame. It is in that place of humility, then, that we are urged on, picked up and shown that, despite our greatest failings, God is still there and his love never fails.
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