By Andrea Merrell
The Lord is slow to anger
and filled
with unfailing love.
Numbers 14:18 NLT
Relentless.
That was the only word that came to mind.
My husband and I generally avoid timeshare
pitches, but this one seemed a good fit since we like to camp in our motor home.
After the tour and a heavy-duty pitch, we turned down the $15,000 opportunity. Then the big boss came in
and offered us the same opportunity
for only $5,000. Needless to say, when we refused that offer as well, the folks
at this establishment were not happy campers.
A few days later, I got an email saying another
fantastic opportunity had just become
available, and we could have the same package for only $1,000 plus a yearly
fee. Amazing. From $15,000 down to $1,000 for the same amenities. Someone’s
pocket would have been well-padded had we taken the original offer. This was
months ago, and I still get an occasional email as they try to pull me in.
Relentless.
Constant, incessant, persistent. Sounds like a bad thing, right? Like a drippy
faucet. But it also means endless, unfailing, and unwavering—just like the love
of God.
The Bible says God pursues us. He created us,
formed us, gifted us, and gave us life. Thankfully, he is relentless in His
pursuit. My heart is full to overflowing when I remember how God pursued me
when I was determined to go my own way. That unfailing love surrounded me and
wooed me back into His arms.
If you’re running from God, know that He is
relentless in His pursuit of you.
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