Fickle Fans

Forasmuch . . . as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same. (Hebrews 2:14)

A woman is drawn to a man who loves her enough to risk danger, travel great distances, expend great treasures for her and overcome seemingly impossible obstacles. She may not initially be willing to trust him with her affections. In fact, a wise woman is extremely careful with her affections because she realizes they can be easily stolen. But, when she sees the depth of her suitor’s commitment shown by the investment of treasure, time and trouble, she begins to feel that he might not be a fickle fan. If she also recognizes that the strength of her suitor’s love comes from the power of God’s love, then she can be assured that he will remain faithful no matter what weaknesses she already realizes in herself. But, what if, after climbing mountains, fighting fierce beasts, struggling across the artic and defeating her slave masters, the suitor is rejected in favor of a foolish, drunken jokester. We would rightly recognize such a girl to be a fool herself and unworthy of the brave deeds done in her behalf. Only a foolish woman would want to give herself to and follow a fool.

There is One who has risked everything and overcome every obstacle to win the heart of each of us. Who would have thought, before it happened, that love could actually defeat evil? But, what He gave up in becoming flesh and blood, the pain and suffering He accepted, the price He paid remains beyond our comprehension. The story of God's love is the greatest love story ever told. Yet, we often vacillate in our affections. Our thoughts, attention and devotion might be drawn to riches, power or even something as paltry as worldly entertainment. Yet, He does not give up on us. Jesus still pursues us even as he sees our heart drawn toward false values, sensual pleasures or mindless entertainment. O Lord, heal our fickle hearts that we may embrace genuine Love and fully give ourselves to the One, our True Lover, who gave all for us. Preserve us from the deception of being fickle fans of Christ.

Project:
Let’s examine ourselves for and repent of divided affections.
Let’s Pray for a heart to embrace the Lover of Our Souls.

For You were slain, and have redeemed us to God
by Your blood
Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,
and have made us kings and priests to our God;
and we shall reign on the earth.
(Rev 4:9,10)
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