January 6

Following Hard After Him

"My soul followeth hard after thee; thy right hand upholdeth me." Psalm 62:8

Why do we long after God? Why do we pursue Him? The impulse to pursue God originates with God, but the outworking of that impulse is our following hard after Him. It is because we are made in His image that we have the capacity to know Him. When we have been quickened by the Spirit to a new life, our whole being senses its kinship to God. The more we learn of God, the more we long for His presence. As Jesus stated, "No man comes to the Father, except the Father draw him" The reality is that all the time we are pursuing God we are already in His hands. God longs for us to dwell with Him, as much or even more that we do. Is that not an amazing thought . . . God longs for me: He longs to speak with, me He longs for me to pursue Him. Let us resolve this day to put an end to our longings and dwell in His presence. What joy will be ours!

What an awesome thought, Father, that You long for me. It is hard for me to fathom that, but I thank You for Your love and Your father’s heart. Help me to dwell in Your presence that we may both find joy in our relationship. It is hard to imagine that You love me and want me that much or that You might ever find joy in me, but I thank You that it is possible. May I bring You joy in all that I do and say and may I dwell in Your presence forever. Amen