The Tender Mercy of God’s Call on Our Lives

“I led them with cords of human kindness,
with ties of love.
To them I was like one who lifts
a little child to the cheek,
and I bent down to feed them” (Hosea 11:4).

Have you ever had a moment that takes you back in time? This happened to me recently. I was sitting in church getting ready for the series we look forward to all year long. It is called “At the Movies.”

This happens three Sundays each year. The Pastor takes a movie, we see clips from the show, and he brings the gospel message to us by way of the clips. There is popcorn, and cokes. The congregation pops the top of their cans, and the room is filled with that sound. It is a fun way to start the service. This is after we have spent time praising God through beautiful praise music. The room is packed with young and the old, enjoying being together in the house of God.

The church is packed because everyone looks forward to the series and the service cannot be viewed at home. No matter the reason, it is wonderful seeing the room filled with worshippers.

I was thankful to be there, and looking around the room, I remembered the first time I came. It wasn’t my choice, but someone asked me to come, and that someone is a person I love so much. It was my oldest grandson, Collier and this GiGi cannot say no to him.

My husband and I were attending a good church. With great music and a pastor that spoke truth each week. But we did not connect for some reason. We enjoyed Sunday, but that was all there was and God wanted more for us.

When your grandchild asks you to go to church, you go. First, because you are glad, he has a heart for God and secondly you are thankful he wants you to be part of his life.

We did that for several years because he asked but then we were being drawn to be there. It was the Spirit of the Lord who wanted more for us than just Sunday attendance. He wanted us to grow in our relationship with Him and with other believers. We needed and wanted more. So, God in His wisdom used our grandson to move us from where we were, to where He wanted us to be.

It was God’s cords of love drawing us with the love we had for Collier. I thank them both.

Our God uses people, circumstances, and His Word to guide us through this life. I am glad He doesn’t leave us to figure out things on our own. I am thankful that He is not satisfied with okay. He wants more for His children. God wants the best for us not just what we will settle for.

Pray with me

Dear Father,

There are no words to thank you for your gracious love. Your mercy is more than we could ever hope for. Lord, we want to live with You and for You. Teach us how by Your Spirit. Father, keep drawing us closer and closer to You, and help us bring others with us all the way to heaven’s door. We love You Lord! In Jesus’ name, amen.

For encouragement read 1 Corinthians 13.

God is love and He loves us with gracious love and draws us to Himself.