One thing that I love is that the sheep was His. It is so comforting to know that if I was ever lost, He would come after me. He loves me enough...values me enough to pursue me. The God of the universe...Creator of all things, Ancient of Days, Savior of all mankind would pursue me. How humbling. Knowing that Jesus pursues those that are His also gives me hope. I know some people who knew Him...who were His...and chose sin. How precious is the knowledge that He is pursuing them.
Sometimes, I wonder if I miss opportunities to be obedient when asked to join His pursuit. There are times when someone is just placed in our hearts...and we know. He is asking you to be used. I think it often happens when we least expect it and with people we would never choose, but He asks us to join Him in His pursuit. He doesn't do it because He needs our help...He doesn't. He asks us because He is pursuing us as much as the lost. He is shaping our hearts and molding our will. I know I miss opportunities to be used. I think I can't make a difference or I get talked out of it by people who know the person well or I feel awkward about how or I don't prioritize it or my faults get in the way. There are times when I involve myself in a pursuit that I was never called to because I have a strong opinion on the situation....I am seeing my opportunity to "speak the truth in love"...at least, the truth as I see it.
I guess I have been preoccupied with God's pursuant nature because I am in a situation right now where I am wondering if God is asking me to "help" Him pursue someone. I have a strong opinion, but someone close to her told me not to bother. I am fairly certain I can't make a difference, but I can't shake the thought either. Is He asking me to join Him? The Creator, Savior, Father, and Lord of all left ninety-nine for one...maybe, it is her.
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