Last evening as the sun went down a thick fog rolled in off the sea. I could see the dim shapes of the sea gulls in the midst of it, winging their way unerringly west to Kettle Island, where they roost at night, guided by what the world calls instinct, which is probably scientists way of saying that they have no idea what guides them. I believe God guides them. Are they aware of it? Do the robin and the sparrow know they are cared for? We do not know. We do know there is a profound difference between them and us. We say free as a bird, but the truth is God meant us to be freer than birds. He made us in His own image, which means He gave us things He did not give them: reason and will and the power to choose. God calls me. In a deeper sense than any other species of earthbound creature, I am called. And in a deeper sense I am free for I can ignore the call ... God created me with the power to disobey, for the freedom to obey would be nothing at all without the corresponding freedom to disobey. I can answer no, or I can answer yes. My fulfillment as a human being depends on my answer, for it is a longing Lord who calls me through the worlds fog to His island of peace. If I trust Him, I will obey Him gladly. ELISABETH ELLIOTT Discipline: The Glad Surrender
Posted on: Tue, 18 Mar 2014 12:27:35 +0000
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