I’ve been reading through Ezekiel, noticing how often God compares His relationship with Israel to that of a groom with his bride. It’s a pretty big downer, because Israel was so unfaithful. But in Revelation, the church is called the bride of Christ…
I’ve been married almost 19 years, and I’m struck by the intimacy of the relationship God with us. He’s not just interested in us in general; He wants to be in on all everything we think about and struggle with. Every issue, every decision… He wants to meet our needs, including the ones we don’t even realize we have.
It’s as if the Holy Spirit is saying to me, Let’s talk about us (and He really means it). I’m just in awe of the sweet imagery here of God’s very breath – His Spirit – bearing me up, connecting me with God, interceding for me and teaching me to pray. It’s the Holy Spirit that causes my heart to beat in time with the Father’s, when I’ll take the time to let it happen.
That’s my goal for the day – to take time to be still, to listen to His Spirit, and to draw close to Him.
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