Open to God
Soul = from the Greek psyche, the “breath of life.”
It is my desire as Christ’s undershepherd to share bits and pieces of my soul. I am sharing words of encouragement that help to stimulate the unfinished soul in all Jesus-followers. It is my mission to serve suffering people by offering words of encouragement, comfort and hope through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
An amazing thing happens when I am honest and transparent with God. In some way, by being honest with God, I connect with his love for me as my heavenly Father. Oh, how my unfinished soul needs to be assured of this truth. This openness is a hard thing for me to do. It’s probably one of the greatest struggles I have, outside of communication itself.It’s much easier to go through life thinking that I can handle on my own, without God’s help, the patience I need in life’s changing circumstances, and the proficiency I need in life’s difficult circumstances. I still wonder sometimes, Does God really love me?
This afternoon I will be officiating at a wedding ceremony. There will be a wedding banquet that follows the ceremony to celebrate the union of two becoming one in Christ. It will be a festive occasion. I dare not miss it.
Jesus spoke a parable about a wedding feast. He told stories to show what the kingdom of heaven is like. In the story the king invited his guests three times, and each time they rejected his invitation. God wants us to join him at his table, which will last for eternity. That’s why God sends us invitations again and again. God wants us to be open to him so we can connect with his love.
I know that sometimes I have been like one of those invited to a wedding banquet, who paid no attention and went off, “one to his field, another to his business” (Matthew 22:5). So in turn I wonder, How do I respond in love to God? What should I do to accept his invitation? In ways I don’t understand, being open and honest with God helps me to connect with his presence so I might not only enjoy a celebration, but a living presence with God each day!
An unfinished soul,Pastor Bob
