One of the greatest experiences in life - a good hug - even better - a great hug. When God created humans He not only gave us arms to take care of ourselves - also ability to wrap around others - to draw people into our inner circles - to feel their physical closeness - a warm embrace - their presence. As children - majority of us felt those embraces by parents - siblings - family. As we grew - those who were allowed to enter into that private space - increased. In those embraces we experienced - closeness - support - intimacy - love. As we journey through this season of Lent - one goal - draw closer to God - His Son - Jesus. Some may have already experienced that - many others - still on the outside - wondering how to make that happen for themselves.
Since the beginning - God has made Himself available to anyone who listened to His voice - a voice freely shared with all - not all bothered to listen. For those who did listen - not all responded to His message. To those His Word - became flesh - Jesus - who walked among them - made Himself available to all. For those who sought Him - those who developed a close relationship - able to experience an honest embrace in His arms. That same possibility exists today - not physically - but in a very personal way - if only one seeks Him. The challenge this Lent - move your heart - mind - closer to that of Jesus - to experience that special embrace.
Deacon Dale
