Christ —the glorious pursuit

A 5C devotional on healthy leader development

“ The moment the Holy Spirit quickened us to life in regeneration our whole being senses its kinship to God and leaps up in joyous recognition. This is the heavenly birth without which we cannot see the Kingdom of God. It is however, not an end but an inception, for now begins the glorious pursuit, the heart’s happy exploration of the infinite riches of the Godhead. That is where we begin, I say, but where we stop no man has yet discovered, for there is in the awful and mysterious depths of the Triune God neither limit nor end.”   A. W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God

Have you ever come on anything quite like this extravagant generosity of God, this deep, deep wisdom?  It's way over our heads. We'll never figure it out. Is there anyone around who can explain God? Anyone smart enough to tell him what to do? Anyone who has done him such a huge favor that God has to ask his advice? Everything comes from him; Everything happens through him; Everything ends up in him. Always glory! Always praise! Yes. Yes. Yes. Romans 11:33-36, The Message

Exploring the unfathomable infinite riches of God is the adventure of a lifetime — an eternal lifetime!  What is exhilarating is that this pursuit is available now.   So, how about it?  Let's leave the comfort of the "Shire" and step out in the pursuit of the Holy. 

Challenging Assignment:
Explore the world — take a walk in the woods, climb a mountain.  What do you you take for granted — take pictures.  

Explore the macro-micro world — look through a telescope and microscope, wonder

Explore the world of music — listen to Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op.85, Adagio-Moderato, close your eyes and imagine the story

Explore the world of Art — take a tour through an art museum, sit and wonder — draw or paint something of your own.  

Explore the Book — read Ephesians 1-3 out loud and ask the Lord to flood your heart and illumine your mind.  journal your thoughts