I observed my
daughter through the two-way mirror. This was her first day of kindergarten and
I was curious to see how she would act. Had she learned the lessons I’d taught
her; moving through the room, making new friends, gaining confidence? I watched
her and was proud of her conduct. At that moment, a child approached her and
attempted to take her toy. My daughter pushed back in defense and the child
fell on her bottom. I shook my head with a smile, making a mental note of a future
lesson on using words in confrontation. Knowing she wouldn’t behave perfectly, I
gave her grace. After all, she was only five and this was her first test at
life.
At this point,
the teacher called the group to gather in a circle. My daughter ended up
holding the hand of the girl who tried to take her toy away. Maybe my daughter
had learned more at my knee than I thought. My pride grew.
Understanding that for her to move to the
next grade, struggles would be necessary. I began to prepare myself for her future
laughter and tears, assuring my precious daughter that I planned to walk with
her through the triumphs and the challenges.
Seeing how much
we love our children, we catch glimpses of the breadth and the depth of our
Father’s love for us. Our heavenly Father watches us through that two-way
mirror. What is He seeing? Are there lessons we need to learn? Is He proud of
our attitudes towards other people? Is His love shining through us?
In the past,
Sacred Ground has focused on finding God’s presence in travel. Sacred ground
can also be found in our interactions with others. Is God in the unique
relationships that surround us and give us joy? When we feel frustration and
anger come between us, is it to prompt us to dive deeper into God’s company?
Our Father’s love
for us is so incredible that He sent His beloved Son to rescue us and bring
healing to our broken hearts. Jesus lived out a life of human frailty and
temptation, showing us how to live with integrity and die with compassion. He bestowed
on humanity two gifts. Not only did He give us wisdom for the ages, but new
possibilities to communicate with God. At the moment of His death, the veil of
the Holy of Holies ripped in two, signifying an opening in a relationship with
our Holy Creator. We no longer need a human priest to approach our Father now
that Jesus is our High Priest.
Easter season is a
wonderful time to discover a deeper relationship with God. He invites us to
meet Him wherever we are. It is comforting that through Jesus’s sacrifice,
there is no condemnation. We are forgiven as we repent and turn towards Him. We
can all say ‘Come Lord Jesus Come’.
