Lonely windswept road. Where does it lead? Questions. Doubts. Steps to take. Decisions to make. Shots to call. All alone. You walk the road for miles ahead. Waiting for an opportunity. Waiting for a change. Waiting for a chance. No one shows up. Time alone. No one but your thoughts. No one but your heartbeat. About face. Turn back home.
Been here before. Nothing’s changed. You feel the wind in your hair, you feel the cold in your soul. No blanket to warm you. You shiver; talk to yourself. Your thoughts answer but you’re not sure.
Road stretches for miles in dark, overcast skies. Snow seems imminent. Your soul cries out for comfort; to be held, to be warmed. To be listened to. You’re waiting to be spoken to on a windswept, lonely road that you’ve walked on many times before. God has been there watching you, hearing your thoughts and listening to your soul. He’s been there comforting you. He knows your heartbeats. He’s held you up.
When no one showed, He was there whispering to your heart. As skies have grown dark, He’s held you near, He’s held your hand. It’s not your bones or soul that shiver in the cold. It’s your heart in need of His warmth.
On a dark lonely road, you tremble. Under threatening and frightening dark skies, God is there speaking to you. It’s time to meet Him. Do not fear.
“And the people stood afar off, and Moses drew near unto the thick darkness where God was” (Exodus 20:21).
About face. Turn back home. Take Him with you. Invite Him to your home and in to your heart; to warm your inner being. Brew a cup of tea for two. Thaw your cold heart. Warm your thoughts by the fireplace. Enjoy the cheese and crackers. God is your friend. Feel safe in His presence. Delight yourself in His company. Glimpse out the window at the road. It is long; stretches for miles. You’ve walked it many times before. He knows it very well; knows the path you’re on. You have a lot to tell Him. Tell Him your pain, your many lonely miles. Share with Him how far you’ve been, and the many times you’ve stumbled back. Tell Him you want change. Tell Him you want a chance at being His child. He’s listening. Here’s there to stay. You’re no longer alone.
Welcome Home,
Sam
