My cat, Ollie, is a bit aloof.
Matter a fact, I’ve decided she either just plain doesn’t like me, or is a certified snob.
Her affections never come at my bidding, but on her terms alone. She will stoop to an occasional rubbing around my ankles, but only when she needs her food bowl filled or her litter box cleaned.
Having become accustomed to her detached demeanor, I am continually surprised to find her snuggled up at my feet many nights as I sleep. And now that I think about it, she is almost always in the same room I am, albeit at a safe distance. She even runs to the door when I arrive home, but as I enthusiastically greet her, (thinking today may actually be the day she decides to be affectionate), she skitters off as quickly as she came.
My cat's continual desire to be with me is sweet, if not somewhat odd.
One thing I know for sure, is that Ollie’s desire to be with me is nothing compared to the immanence of God.
When I take God at His word that He is always with me, closer than my own thoughts, I begin to embrace a truth and comfort beyond words.
Matter a fact, I’ve decided she either just plain doesn’t like me, or is a certified snob.
Her affections never come at my bidding, but on her terms alone. She will stoop to an occasional rubbing around my ankles, but only when she needs her food bowl filled or her litter box cleaned.
Having become accustomed to her detached demeanor, I am continually surprised to find her snuggled up at my feet many nights as I sleep. And now that I think about it, she is almost always in the same room I am, albeit at a safe distance. She even runs to the door when I arrive home, but as I enthusiastically greet her, (thinking today may actually be the day she decides to be affectionate), she skitters off as quickly as she came.
My cat's continual desire to be with me is sweet, if not somewhat odd.
One thing I know for sure, is that Ollie’s desire to be with me is nothing compared to the immanence of God.
When I take God at His word that He is always with me, closer than my own thoughts, I begin to embrace a truth and comfort beyond words.
God is everywhere here, close to everything, next to everyone.
God is indeed there. He is there as He is here and everywhere, not confined to tree
or stone, but free in the universe, near to everything, next to everyone, and
through Jesus Christ immediately accessible to every loving heart. The doctrine
of the divine omnipresence decides this forever.
A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of GodWhat does it mean to you as you consider how very close God is?
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