Genesis 32:13-34:31, Matthew 11:7-30, Psalms 14:1-17, Proverbs 3:19-20
What God said to me – Have you ever had and Easter egg hunt for your children or grandchildren and “hidden” the eggs in such obvious ways that they couldn’t possibly miss them? They are so excited and proud that they “found” what you freely gave them to find. Did you know that your salvation was the same? Left to themselves, no one would ever come to Me. There is no one who is good or who understands, or who seeks Me on their own, But I in My mercy and grace come after those who are Mine. I sought you and caused you to seek Me. I didn’t let you “miss” finding Me. This knowledge should be a source of constant amazement and gratitude – that you loved Me because I first loved you and sought you out and made you My child. You didn’t come to me on your own, but I sought you out and led you to repentance and salvation. When you truly grasp this truth, it will change the way you live for Me and your love and obedience will come from a place of thanksgiving and gratitude and not from a sense of duty.