"Jealous, he longs for the spirit he placed in us," James 4:5.
God loves you. God placed Spirit in you, blew Breath in you, implanted Word in you. God created you a living soul; mirror of his very heart. And God tolerates no pretender for your life. A world of deceit contends for you; seeks your attention; pursues your soul; barren of it, promises you life. Would you desire the world's pretense? Would you covet what another has? Would you pursue it and fight for it and kill for it? Would you befriend the world for it? Oh, no, never! For friendship with the world is enmity with God. And he consumes any adversary for your affections. God beggars no rival. He made you. He loves you.
As we reflect on this passionate lover-God, we stand in awe. We allow all else to fade, and we worship. Remind a brother, sister, friend, of this God in whom alone dwells immortality.
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