Isaiah 41:3-4  ³ He pursues them and passes on safely, scarcely touching the path with his feet.  ⁴ Who has performed and done this, calling the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD, am first, and will be with the last.

So often we feel like we must reach out to God before he reaches out to us. We feel like we are the ones who need to make first contact. We believe that God will only come when we call out and he happens to hear us.

But God pursues us. God is always there, letting us know that he wants to be with us. We have only to listen for his voice. We have only to open our eyes to see him acting on our behalf. We have only to be aware of his touch as he lifts us up and holds us in his arms.

The reason God is there when we call is because he never leaves us. God moves swiftly in front of us and behind us. God prepares our way and follows to protect us on the path. God stands beside us and carries us when we are weak. God gives us the strength to face whatever may come our way.

We must be aware of God’s presence. We must open our ears, eyes, and hearts to experience his constant presence with us. God walks with us on our path.

Lord, it is hard for us to understand how much you love us. Open up our ears, eyes, and hearts to become aware of your presence. Amen.