Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.
(Isaiah 55:6 NIV)
The God of compassion extends an invitation to all to seek and call upon the Lord. He implores, “Turn to the Lord” (Isaiah 55:7). To the wicked He says, “forsake your ways.” And to the unrighteous, forsake “your thoughts” (Isaiah 55:6).
That’s everyone!
Why?
So “that He may have compassion on them” (Isaiah 55:7). “For He will abundantly pardon” (Isaiah 55:7).
This is our God! Full of grace and compassion. He cries out to those who do not know Him, to those not yet His, “Come!”
Jesus put the attribute of God’s compassion into action. The Suffering Servant of God has done the work. It is finished! He has made the turning for mercy possible. Eternal redemption has been obtained for all—bought by the precious blood of Jesus.
We celebrate God’s compassion in sending Jesus as our Savior this season. It is His faithful, loving grace to save a family for Himself and a Bride for His Beloved Son that causes our hearts to sing.
God graciously revealed Himself so we would have faith to seek Him. And find Him. He has called us to repentance. And extends the mercy of forgiveness when we do. Through the Holy Spirit, He is always near. For this, we rejoice. And our hearts are filled with gratitude.
There may be seasons when His nearness doesn’t feel real. The key word there is “feel.” But God doesn’t move away from us. (Although sometimes we move away from Him.) When that happens, persevere. Remain faithful . . . because He is. Continue to look to Him… journey with Him. Spend more time in prayer, for however long the season lasts.
Let’s share God’s invitation—while we can. For we know “the end is near” (1 Peter 4:7). But “about the day or hour no one knows,” Jesus assured (Mark 13:32)—which should confer a sense of urgency. It’s imperative that people seek the Lord while it’s still possible. Before the invitation expires.
The eternal rejoicing of those who have made Jesus their Lord has already begun. We can live by the power of the resurrected life now. Let’s remain faithful throughout the journey, celebrating the salvation Jesus has secured with great joy this season… and forevermore!
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