by Judy Villanueva

Isaiah 40:28

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
 He will not grow tired or weary,
and his understanding no one can fathom.

Sometimes, I feel the need to nudge in close to God…to see if I can see His face. Who are you, Father? What are you like? I am drawn by verse 28, “Do you not know? Have you not heard?” It feels like an invitation to know something wonderful! Then, a picture is sketched of the face of God! Everlasting! Creator of the ends of the earth! Never tired and inscrutable in understanding! I take a deep breath and, while I try to take in this picture of God, my dad’s face comes to mind.

My dad has always said to me, “I will love you always…forever and ever.” Every time I see him or talk to him on the phone he says good-bye with these words, “Forever and ever?” And, I say, “Forever and ever!” For as long as I can remember, my dad has loved me. My eyes fill with tears as I consider that, at age 84, he will not always be here to remind me of this blessed reality. He has helped shape a kind image of the Father in me, because of how well he has loved. But, my dad grows weary, and much as I wish it otherwise, he is not everlasting…

In a world when all things eventually come to an end, good and not-so-good, it is reassuring to read that God can not, and will not come to an end. He is everlasting! Think of it! Forever and ever, without end, never ending, this life, next life…always! Pause…take it in…He will always be there for you. He is with you now…and forever!

“Father, I thank you for my dad and the love he has given me for over 50 years of life. He is one of the best gifts You have ever given me. Thank You for another glimpse of Your face this morning and the invitation to know something wonderful…that You are everlasting! Help me to lean against the safety and surety of Your faithful love that is mine…forever and ever. Amen.”

What about you?

Do you feel the need for “facetime” with God? To be invited to know Him better?

Do you know and have you heard that God is everlasting? That He never grows tired?

God loves you and always will…forever and ever. Take time to ponder and receive the reality of this Love that will not end.