Lent 40 - Life giving II

L'amitié by Pablo Picasso
The hermitage, St Petersburg
Credit: en.wikipedia.org

“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. If you keep my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you. You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you. This is my command: Love each other." John 15

 One of the special things about the Creator's love for us, is that we can come boldly into their presence.

I am reminded of my friend who I was due to meet me on Friday, but forgot.  It struck me that this is a sign that our friendship is secure, because he was appropriately  not that concerned.  He knew that it will not affect our friendship.  It's the same with God.  I can be late, forgetful or annoying (though not advised), and do not need to fear any consequence, because the Creator makes themselves vulnerable to my imperfection.  They love me warts and all.

If I am late, am I fearful of disapproval?  Or do I genuinely not want to inconvenience my friend out of love?  Same with my Creator.  I am the mouse that runs across the great lion Aslan's paw, without a pause, and without fear. 

PRAYER:  Thank you for your great love that knows no bounds.