It’s a wonderful thing to hear from a long-lost friend. Whether that is a rebellious loved one or a childhood comrade that moved miles away, unexpected contact never fails to warm one’s heart.
Many of you have lived your life in denial that God loves you, convincing yourself that you are without need of a Savior. A lot of you grew up learning of God’s ways and hearing His truths. I’m here to tell you that no matter how far you stray, God is there. No matter how long you ignore Him, He still loves you.
Many of you have lived your life in denial that God loves you, convincing yourself that you are without need of a Savior. A lot of you grew up learning of God’s ways and hearing His truths. I’m here to tell you that no matter how far you stray, God is there. No matter how long you ignore Him, He still loves you.
You can do nothing to separate yourself from the Love of Christ, nothing to extinguish His passion for you (Romans 8:38-39). It doesn’t matter what kind of person you think you are: drug addict, homosexual, pimp or average joe. God is waiting for you to call on His name for help.
You see, you are the long-lost friend. God created you with a purpose, and that purpose has not been forgotten. Don’t think that by straying from Him you have lost the hope of a future with Christ. He has not forgotten you, nor will He ever.
But He is pained.
By rebelling against God, you have caused Him heartache. He loves you so much that your refusal to talk has caused Him grief. The One that created the earth and everything in it wants to have a personal relationship with you. Forget about your unworthiness, for God makes even the lowliest worthy in His sight (Colossians 1:19-22).
Run to Him, and He will answer.
