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Donald Paul Tuck's avatar

What a cool coincidence. I am in the process of preparing a sermon called "God, the First Missionary?" And I am discussing God's firm, gentle and probing approach to Fallen Man.

Timothy Horne's avatar

Nice. I hope your prep goes well. People don’t know how much time is invested in a 30 minute sermon

The Word Before Me's avatar

A powerful reminder that God’s questions are invitations, not accusations. It's an open hand reaching into the places we try to hide.

Raju sambattula's avatar

That was a truly beautiful and heartfelt message Timothy It reminds us how deeply God loves us and how He continues to seek us even when we hide in shame or fear The question Where are you still echoes in every human heart today just as it did in the Garden of Eden God is not asking because He does not know where we are but because He wants us to see where we have wandered and to draw us back into His loving presence Isaiah 30 : 18 says Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you therefore He will rise up to show you compassion For the Lord is a God of justice blessed are all who wait for Him Your reflection shows so clearly that Gods heart has never changed He still pursues us with mercy just as Jesus said in Luke 19: 10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost Even when we run He follows not to condemn but to restore and redeem us How beautiful it is that the same God who walked in the garden seeking Adam now walks with us through His Spirit calling us by name and inviting us home Thank you for sharing this message and reminding us that no matter how far we drift His voice still calls Where are you Psalm 139: 7 -10 says Where can I go from your Spirit Where can I flee from your presence If I go up to the heavens you are there if I make my bed in the depths you are there If I rise on the wings of the dawn if I settle on the far side of the sea even there your hand will guide me your right hand will hold me fast What a comforting truth God never stops pursuing us and His love never gives up

Timothy Horne's avatar

Thank you for your thoughtful response to my blog post on God's question to Adam and Eve. Our Good Shepherd is our example and so, you go to your neighbours and neighbouring villages seeking the lost sheep. We follow God's example and reach out to those who are harassed and helpless with the love of God and the message of hope we have received. May God bless you in your ministry brother.

Raju sambattula's avatar

Thank you so much, brother . Your words truly encouraged me. I’ve tried to text you so many times but couldn’t get through. I really appreciate your heart for the lost and the way you remind us to follow the example of our Good Shepherd. You’re absolutely right He calls us to go after those who are weary and broken, just as He did for us. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry and fill you with strength, wisdom, and joy as you share His love with others.