Your Legs Are too Short
A mother of eight children was once asked if she had any favorites. “Favorites?” she replied. “Yes, I have favorites. I love the one who is sick most until he is well again. I love the one who is in trouble most until he is safe again. And I love the one who is farthest away most until he comes home again.”
In relation to this story, Rev. Donald Strobe wrote, “Jesus said God is a Divine Parent whose love never stops, a Parent whose love will never give up. You may stop loving God, but God will never stop loving you. You may run away from God, but you will soon find that your legs are too short. You can’t get away from God. And that is not a threat, but a promise!”
Psalm 139 proclaims:
Where can I go from your spirit?
Or where can I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, you are there;
if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there.
If I take the wings of the morning
and settle at the farthest limits of the sea,
even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me fast.
The scripture tells us that God plays no favorites. Instead, there is unending, unconditional love for everyone – even for you – even for me.
Let us pray: We are so grateful, O God, that we cannot escape your loving presence. We humbly ask you to meet each one of us at the deepest point of our need today. May your hand lead us and right hand hold us fast. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
