There are few things I cherish more than peace.
My mind has travelled thousands of pathways in the last few weeks. Big decisions to make. Places to minister. People to love.
Yet atop my mountain top perch with a birds-eye view, my mind wanders.
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Stillness is broken by a movement in the shadows. A pallid form raises from the hard ground shaking in sobs of anguish. Following the silent path of gravity, blood stains red the place of conflict. With faint but determined voice come the words, "Not My will, but Thy will be done. I choose to surrender. I will give all."
Suddenly His haggard form crumbles to meet the earth. This struggle has drained from Him every ounce of strength. He has made the choice.
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Upon the cross and in the garden over two thousand years ago He shouldered the sins for an entire world of ungrateful creatures.
He took them all. He bore it all. He chose it all.
And yet when everything is said and done, Satan will only suffer for the sins of the righteous.
Christ always endures more.
His love encompasses, His heart throbs as one in our sorrow, in our agony, in our joy.
He has been through it all, and He understands.
Trust Him.
"Trust Him." Oh... trust Him.
ReplyDeleteOh... even in justice He will not let anyone surpass Him. What passionate love... Oh what love...
ReplyDeleteWhat love indeed…
DeleteA cup of cold water for this soul, parched and scorched by an ill wind... He always endures more. When my canvass is torn, His is shredded. When my wilderness is bleak, His is barren. And yet, He still is strong in my weakness. Unfathomable.
ReplyDeleteI praise Him in awe…
DeleteHe gave more and he endures more... Yes, oh yes....
ReplyDeleteYes...oh yes...trust him...
ReplyDeleteHe bore it all! All! Praise God...and how He fought to conquer sin...Lord, may I fight like that.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful really uplifted me :)
ReplyDeletePraise the Lord :)
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