And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. — Jer 29:13 KJV
In Irish legend, Leprechauns bury pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, but since a rainbow can only be seen at a distance, the gold is forever elusive. That's how the story goes. The Collins Dictionary says, "If you say that something is at the end of the rainbow, you mean that people want it, but it is almost impossible to obtain or achieve."
Tozer said,
Whoever seeks other objects and not God is on his own; he may obtain those objects if he is able, but he will never have God. God is never found accidentally.
What is the supreme object of our heart's desire?
Is it God? Does He seem elusive? He is not like the leprechaun, who hides his gold beyond our reach. His presence is very near to be found, but He has one requirement: that we search for Him with ALL our heart. What does that mean?
We get a glimpse of the meaning when we consider the relationship between husband and wife. Does the wife expect exclusive love for herself alone and not to share her love with another woman? Of course. To give her any less would be a slap in her face.
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. — John 14:23 KJV
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. — John 21:15 KJV
That is the question Jesus presents to us and for which He promises the very presence of God, "Lovest thou me more than..." and fill in the blank.
When we can answer, "Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee." (See John 21:17) We will find the presence of God.
A close examination of our heart's meditations will reveal what it is we love most. What do we talk about most? What do we think about throughout the day? The realization that we don't love Him the way He deserves is the first step in the right direction. The truth is, we cannot love Him the way He deserves. But there is One who does. His name is Jesus, and the child of God has Jesus in his heart to love the Father the way we are supposed too.
Tozer said as much,
Those who have been spiritually enabled to love God for Himself will find a thousand fountains springing up from the rainbow-circled throne and bringing countless treasures which are to be received with reverent thanksgiving as being the overflow of God's love for His children.
When we find God, not at the end of the elusive rainbow, but the rainbow-encircled throne, by the blood of Jesus, we'll find all that our hearts could desire.
The End Of The Rainbow
08/13/2020
Day 225: At The End Of The Rainbow
And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart. — Jer 29:13 KJV
In Irish legend, Leprechauns bury pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, but since a rainbow can only be seen at a distance, the gold is forever elusive. That's how the story goes. The Collins Dictionary says, "If you say that something is at the end of the rainbow, you mean that people want it, but it is almost impossible to obtain or achieve."
Tozer said,
Whoever seeks other objects and not God is on his own; he may obtain those objects if he is able, but he will never have God. God is never found accidentally.
What is the supreme object of our heart's desire?
Is it God? Does He seem elusive? He is not like the leprechaun, who hides his gold beyond our reach. His presence is very near to be found, but He has one requirement: that we search for Him with ALL our heart. What does that mean?
We get a glimpse of the meaning when we consider the relationship between husband and wife. Does the wife expect exclusive love for herself alone and not to share her love with another woman? Of course. To give her any less would be a slap in her face.
Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. — John 14:23 KJV
So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. — John 21:15 KJV
That is the question Jesus presents to us and for which He promises the very presence of God, "Lovest thou me more than..." and fill in the blank.
When we can answer, "Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee." (See John 21:17) We will find the presence of God.
A close examination of our heart's meditations will reveal what it is we love most. What do we talk about most? What do we think about throughout the day? The realization that we don't love Him the way He deserves is the first step in the right direction. The truth is, we cannot love Him the way He deserves. But there is One who does. His name is Jesus, and the child of God has Jesus in his heart to love the Father the way we are supposed too.
Tozer said as much,
Those who have been spiritually enabled to love God for Himself will find a thousand fountains springing up from the rainbow-circled throne and bringing countless treasures which are to be received with reverent thanksgiving as being the overflow of God's love for His children.
When we find God, not at the end of the elusive rainbow, but the rainbow-encircled throne, by the blood of Jesus, we'll find all that our hearts could desire.