Have you ever heard or sung that song, "It Only Takes A Spark?" When I was a teenager I use to sing that with some of my girlfriends in church. People always liked that song when we sang it. "That's how it is with God's love, once you've experienced it, fresh like Spring, you want to sing, you want to pass it on!" Isn't that so true?
I was doing a little gardening the other day. Two years ago I planted just little bitty flocks, on a side hill. Some of them didn't have enough roots to really grow, they died shortly after I planted them. But there were a few, that were small, but their roots were nourished, and they flourished. In fact three of them were so over grown they had reached the cement in the driveway. Bless there hearts they were still growing.
So, I transplanted some in the backyard around my back porch, and on that same hillside just in the back around some mock orange and Leland Cypress trees. I hope they'll grow, and go like their parent plants. While I was transplanting, I was singing that song and thinking about how cool God's family of believers really is. That love and bond we share in Christ is so awesome, it literally creates a glowing sensation in my heart. That love for God and other believers burns constantly in my heart. It never grows faint, or lacks enthusiasm.
I appreciate the love between a man and woman. It's also a special gift; but so often grows cold and lacks appeal. Not, that I don't love Mark, I do love him. We just grow tired, and loose appeal for each other. Something always rekindles that love, but it's not as appealing as it once was. Those of you who have been married more than five years probably know what I mean. We're more like the favorite pair of shoes you want slip into, after pulling high heels off. He's still the one, it's just not that much fun, sometimes.
As Christians it's so cool the way our relationship with Christ doesn't lack luster even after my 37 years of being a Christian.(I'm a ripe old lady, almost 48 this year.) God's word is always new and refreshing and keeps me coming back for more. Sure there have been stale times, but for the most part it's always fresh and exciting.
And just like those little flocks; as the gospel spreads God's producing new believers at a non stop pace! That's so Awesome! Even more awesome are my Christian brothers and sisters who keep growing and sharing. Finally, we will all be together, like never before in Heaven. :) We have so much to be thankful for!
"Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal,flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing tweleve crops of fruit,yielding it's fruit every month.And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in city,and his servants will serve him. they will see his face and his name will be on their foreheads. There will be no more night. They will not need the light of the lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord will give them light. And they will reign forever and ever." Revelation 22:1-5 (NIV)
One time I got really sick in Louisiana. I went into a semi comma. During that time, Mark said, I slept for 3 days. I seen this river. It was the most beautiful thing I've ever saw. You can see way down in it, and there are all these beautiful clear colors like rare stones. There really are streets of gold. And we will know our loved ones even though they look different, I don't know how - you just do. But I didn't get to see Jesus face. He wouldn't turn around.
I kept chasing after Him, but he kept saying, "No, you have to go back." When I woke up, I cried a lot, I didn't want to come back. You will not either, when you get to go. But I'm glad now that I did come back, there's so much to do still. But more than that though, I yearn for the day I can go and stay. It'll be so good when He lets me come home to stay. When He turns around with open arms, I'll be jumping right into His arms. Not for a day, but for Eternity! :)
