Wherever You Are, HE was there first

What do you think of when you hear the word "unity?" Is it tolerance? Is it peace? Is it possible? Is it necessary? No. Not necessarily. Yes. Most definitely.

There are many avenues that lead to growth in faith and love for our Lord. There are Sunday school classes, sermons, books, Bible studies, and community groups to name a few. There are at least two common denominators. 1)God and 2)His people.

The Bible is God's story of redeeming His people. It all points to Jesus and it all involves people. Countless times we are exhorted to encourage our brother in one way or another. Yes. You are your brother's keeper. Yes. Your brothers are your keeper. The question I always asked was "why?" "Isn't Jesus enough?"

So often, I lean my head back so that my eyes face the stars and I beg God to come and just hold me for a minute. Times when I wish I could feel His presence in a tangible way. I tell Him that I know He's more than enough for me, but I walk away still hoping for more.

Lately, He has been showing me all the ways in which He has been trying to hold me. He need not point out the many more ways in which I disregard His attempts. I can see them clearly. He has blessed me with people who stand by me with arms at the ready. And there I am, looking past these friends and "looking for God."

Where are you looking for God? Where do you find Him? Let me assure you that wherever you are, He was there first, waiting for you.