Well it has been a while! Life leads us in many directions. Some things we think we can control in the sense that we make decisions that could lead us in a certain direction. But even then, the actual road may be different to what we thought or expected, there are twists and blockages and even dead ends, as well as lovely views.
Suffice to say, I am here, wherever that is, and I am confronted with my own mortality and memory of the past, and that is filtered by my mind and furthermore moderated by physical limitations and the impact of others around me continues to influence and to some extent shape my future.
Where am I at the moment (August 2013)?
My deepest thoughts and feelings are with and for God. I am inexorably tied to the one who made me, my God, the Father of Jesus Christ, the one who died for me, the one I adore, the one I esteem above everything. My feelings go really deep, it is the essence of who I am. I cannot, nor want it any other way. I hunger and search for God because God keeps drawing near and reminds me of Himself and his greatness and compassion, his mercy and love in spite of my sinfulness. Although I am blessed with the light of Jesus and the comfort he brings, I see the pain of lostness in the world and people I know. I see the dark side of life, where people are enslaved to themselves or Satan, the master deceiver and liar. I feel the pain of the poor, the destitute, the rejected and exploited, the sick, the weak... and I yearn for justice, for peace, for love.
I know that peace and love will only be fully realized when Jesus is King and he rules the minds and hearts of men and women and children. My heart cries out for the outpouring of God's Spirit, where people turn to God from sin and selfishness and give him the honour and love he is due. I really feel for God, for Jesus and all they have done that is so good and yet people ignore or reject him. I put myself in that group to my shame and marvel and rejoice in the promises of God to save us and lead us out of the bind and hopelessness to be his precious and loved children, saved by grace.
All that we are asked to do is to believe Jesus, to take him serious and hand over our life to him to fill us with his Spirit, to change us to be the best we could be and make a difference, to extend the Kingdom of God, to the glory of God and benefit to everyone. It really is simple, yet it is so profound and life changing. Will it be easy? No, not necessarily, but it will satisfy and light up your life like nothing else can, for God is in you and for you.
If that is the only thing I have to share, then it will be the most important thing I can do for anyone reading this. Everything else is secondary. Sure, we can talk about anything and even share good things and times, and I do not belittle this per se, but what value is this compared to knowing who you are in Christ, and what your place is in life into eternity! May God help you to see him but you need to open your eyes and ears to him, he will not disappoint, he is compassionate and forgiving, just honour and thank him for all he has done (meditate on his Word, pray, seek..). God bless you!
N.b. If you want to contact me please do not hesitate. I care. My email is ron.slyderink@gmail.com
The Goodnews about Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. There is hope and love forgiveness and joy when we turn to God and acknowledge him.
