Scripture: Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? Psalm 139:7There is a song that I love. The music beacons a certain emotion. The lyrics are sneaky and at first you are unsure what David Wilcox is really even singing about. But over time I learned that “How Did You Find Me Here” is really a question I ask so often of God. Why does He even bother looking for me, because I stray so far off from the narrow path?
The lonely places in life can be so far removed from God or so it seems. But all the while He is the hunter. I am so often not just lost from the path I am actually hiding from God; much like Adam and Eve did in the garden. I just would rather him not see me like this. Then all of a sudden He taps me on the shoulder or more likely I feel him behind me. O goodness God, don’t look at me, how did you find me here?
I marvel at his relentless pursuit. Even in the mundane actions of life I look up and He is there: the laundry room, the grocery, the pick-up line, Wal-Mart. How many times have I just simply over-looked Him. I know I have looked straight through him and never even noticed Him. O but wait there you are, how did you find me here?
I have learned that I was not lost or hiding or away from him. He knows right where I am all the time. I am counting on that. He is right there behind me, you sneaky Dad… Thanks.
Leslie Stephens
McMinnvile, TN
Prayer: Pursuing God, thank you for never leaving me or forgetting where I was or am. I am so grateful for your constant love that keeps you hot on my trail. Amen.
Prayer Tip: Stop and think of where you saw or experienced God today. If you feel like you overlooked Him ask for eyes to see Him more clearly next time.
You might like to hear the song…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1XgiADRdr8&feature=fvsr
