In Spite...

Ps 78:32
In spite of all this they kept on sinning; in spit of his wonders they did not believe.

God is the sustainer. He doesn't hide his love in secret places like a clue to be discovered. God is love, abundant love and can be found where you are, no matter where you are or the circumstances of you life. God's love is in abundance. We run the risk of of misreading his love for us by confusing the way he loves us. We come to expect his love and gifts as inalienable rights.

Thirsty? Turn on the tap and drink, grab a bottle of water. Cold? Turn up the thermostat, put on warmer clothing, go inside to warmth and comfort. Hungry? Pick, you choose: open you refrigerator, go to the store, reach into your pantry, drop some coins into a vending machine, pick up a phone and have it delivered, cruise a drive through. Transportation? Hop on a bike, grab a train, jump on the bus, drive you car, fly across the country, try them all.

God's abundant love is pervasive in our lives. We should be left in awe and wonder. And we are, sometimes. We marvel at the promise of eternity, neglecting his will for us here and now. Belief requires action. Can we love God without loving others? Is God's abundance given to us only for us? Or are we to let it pass through our fingers and bless others with it? In doing so are we loving God back?

In loving others we love God. Loving others is an act of belief. God's love is abundant, may we also love abundantly with all we have and all we have been given.