Colorado Springs, Colorado
"Objects...are closer..."
What looks like a safe distance between the trailing car and my car was closer than it appears. Ginger appears to be in the backseat of a limo rather than close to the mirror. In the same way, we keep people at a distance, and we do so for a variety of reasons.
Even though we like to keep people at a distance, thank God that he doesn't.
"He was weak when he was crucified, but by God's power he lives. We are weak with him, but by God's power we will live for you with his help." 2 Corinthians 13:4 God's Word to the Nations
Jesus chose to be intimate with the people who were created through him by becoming weak on the cross. Do you understand that it was his choice? Why? Because he didn't want to keep you and the suffering that you experience at arms length.
But that is only half the story. Paul reminds us that by God's power Jesus lives. God's heart is that you live and this life is found in him. It is not found in your job. It is not found in your family. It is not found in your recreational activities. Life is found in God.
Jobs are necessary. Family is a blessing. And recreational activities can relieve stress. But life, real life, is found in the one who chose to draw near to you.
Because of Christ, you are closer to God than you might think.
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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2013Douglas P. Brauner. ARR
What looks like a safe distance between the trailing car and my car was closer than it appears. Ginger appears to be in the backseat of a limo rather than close to the mirror. In the same way, we keep people at a distance, and we do so for a variety of reasons.
Even though we like to keep people at a distance, thank God that he doesn't.
"He was weak when he was crucified, but by God's power he lives. We are weak with him, but by God's power we will live for you with his help." 2 Corinthians 13:4 God's Word to the Nations
Jesus chose to be intimate with the people who were created through him by becoming weak on the cross. Do you understand that it was his choice? Why? Because he didn't want to keep you and the suffering that you experience at arms length.
But that is only half the story. Paul reminds us that by God's power Jesus lives. God's heart is that you live and this life is found in him. It is not found in your job. It is not found in your family. It is not found in your recreational activities. Life is found in God.
Jobs are necessary. Family is a blessing. And recreational activities can relieve stress. But life, real life, is found in the one who chose to draw near to you.
Because of Christ, you are closer to God than you might think.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
(Click on picture to enlarge.)
Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2013
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