persuasion

"For the mountains may depart, and the hills be removed; yet my steadfast love shall not depart from you, and my covenant of peace shall not be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you." Isaiah 54:9-10

I'm enjoying a wonderful, beautiful time in San Diego as I attend a Nephrology conference. On the flight in- the landscape was absolutely beautiful....bright blue sky.... boulders.. mountains.. ocean.... gorgeous. I looked at the mountains and thought on how permanent they seem- and how short the average human lifespan is in comparison. They've been there much longer than I've been around, and will remain long after I am gone.

The Lord brought this verse to mind (plug for Scripture memory) and I was and still am so humbled at how sweet the Lord is to give me such astounding confirmation of his love for me. The implication is that the Lord knew/knows that you and I would struggle with living in the confidence of being fully known and fully loved. That the mountains could depart (think Narnia and the trees walking to join in battle) or the hills be removed, but His love, His covenant remains. Is there anything else to desire than to know more of this great love?!

Be persuaded, timid soul, He has loved you too much to cease loving you.
Fenelon