gaze-on-jesus:

If God had not desired intimacy with us there’d have been no Creation nor the Incarnation. If God had not desired our redemption or salvation, there’d have been no cross or resurrection. He eternally puts more effort into our relationship than we do. God initiates. Love pursues. Mercy beckons.

Mark Hart

God shows us perfect humility.

He pursues a lover who spurns Him. He sings songs of passion to one who shuts the door in His face. His letters are torn apart. His whispers ignored.

Yet He continues to come…