Some say He could stop COVID-19, and will, after He's made His point.
I have to disagree with that; not that He can't stop it, but that He's using it to try to make a point.
God's subtle, and does not need to kill a lot of people to get something across.
I think the reason He won't stop it is because He would be contradicting Himself; He gave us the free will to choose Him, and if He stepped in to alter a fallen Creation...then what would be the need for free will?
What would our acceptance of Him be worth, under those circumstances?
What need for faith, and all of the good things that come from it?
What need for the Passion, if all could be righted with a snap of trancendent fingers?
No.
I think He's crying with us, and with holy tears streaming down His face, He's holding out His hands to us.
With a yearning, and an appeal.
He knows we're upset with Him, and maybe even questioning His love.
He knows we don't understand, and are ready to turn away.
And still, He holds out His hands.
It's all He can do.
Please dance with Me.
Tho' all seems to be coming apart, please put your hands in My hands, and your heart in Mine.
Tho' it be your Passion...please...take My hands.
The whole sad world's
under attack,
and it all seems very
flawed,
but don't in sorrow turn
your back
upon your bashful
dancing God.
He waits for you to take
His hand
(for your touch He can't
compel)
and soar a reel above
the land,
to birdsong and an
angel's bell,
out and through a golden
door
in innocence of revely,
then set safe at home
once more
in afterglow of melody,
where no virus born can
ever kill
God's bluebird on your
windowsill.
Here are The Dubliners, with Lord of the Dance
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Never heard Lord of the Dance before. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat Granny Grandma, thank you for being here! (An please ecuse my long delay in replying...more internet woes1)
DeleteHe is ready and waiting, and He does not turn anyone away. I pray that many people will come to Jesus during this time of pandemic.
ReplyDeleteRachel, I think you're right...people will find the only lasting Hope in Him.
DeleteThanks for being here!
You have a great perspective! The song choice is perfect to go along with what you wrote!
ReplyDeleteTerri D
Thank you, Terri! I'm so glad you liked the song.
DeleteJesus is reaching out to us with a tender love and great mercy ...
ReplyDeleteIndeed He is, Linda.
DeleteAndrew, I agree that He is holding out His hands to us. That He is making an appeal. I pray many will take Him up on the invitation to dance. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteSuzette, I pray that, as well. Thanks so much for being here!
DeleteInteresting perspective - one I agree with......
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susan!
Deleteoh... I like how you put this together. visiting from #26 FMF
ReplyDeleteAnnette, thank you so much!
DeleteThanks, Andrew! I like your perspective! One of the things that has been frustrating me, as I referred to in my post, is people's certainty that God is using this to make a point and claiming to know exactly what that is.
ReplyDeleteLesley, yeah, me too...makes one want to tear one's hair sometimes, how people try to live in their certainty of their picture of God's plan.
DeleteAndrew! Love it so much "Holding out His hands" it is so true, he is just waiting for us to come to him as ask. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMichele, thank you so much for these affirming words, and for being here!
DeleteYou make a great point!
ReplyDeleteAnita, thank you so much!
DeleteOh, I love the idea of dancing, especially in times like these! It reminded me of Richard Rohr's "The Divine Dance". Hope you're doing well in these circumstances and have lots of time to 'dance'!
ReplyDeleteKatha, I'm so gla you enjoyed this...I am dancing, always...hope you are too!
DeleteThis is a lovely post, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Lori!
Delete(((((Andrew)))))
ReplyDeleteAnnie in Texas
((((((Annie!))))))
DeleteLove that last line, "God's bluebird on your windowsill," Andrew! It speaks to hope being expressed by God in the subtle ways that you mentioned in your post. God is good even when everything around us feels and seems bad. I hope you are finding glimmers of hope in your day as well, Andrew. It seems like you are, if you can write a post like this! Prayers!
ReplyDeleteBeth, you're so right, that He's good even when things fall apart...He's there to pick up the pieces, and dry our tears.
DeleteThings are physically terrible for me right now, but I'm really OK. Thank you for the prayers...praying for you and yours!
Hi Andrew. I love the Dubliners. And thank you for your words. Yes...no virus there where we one day will dwell. I, too, love the bluebird on the windowsill. And I love your poem over "Labor of Love" on her post about the robins. I hold you in my prayers. ~ linda
ReplyDeleteLinda, thank you so much for these lovely words of affirmation...and the Dubliners are truly great, eh?
DeleteI'm so glad you're here!
Andrew, I so appreciate your imagery in your post and in your poem. The reminder that God is ready to walk with us through this hard time and that He wants to be our partner is beautiful. And the reminder that this isn't all there is . . . we should always live with this in mind.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you and Barb, my friend.
PS—The Lord of the Dance was one of my favorite songs growing up!
DeleteJeanne, thank you for this (and I'm so glad you share my love for 'Lord Of The Dance"!).
DeleteHis partnership, now and in a the time beyond this time...it's just so wonderful, and overwhelming.
Thank you for being here, and for your prayers!
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