My wife and I went to the beach today to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. I know that it doesn’t sound like a satisfactory romantic getaway for such an auspicious occasion. But, for us it was quite appropriate. We both have spent most of our lives in Southern California and love to be near the water. The sight of Lake Michigan immediately drew the tension out of us and replaced it with serenity.
The waves were small today, but they fascinated me. I was mesmerized. The waves came to shore, one by one and without fail. The lake is wide and deep, of course, so I could not see where the waves originated. Even though I am no longer on the beach, I know the waves are still coming to shore.
The Bible frequently describes God’s love as abundant, steadfast, and eternal. The waves reminded me of His love. Just as the waves kept coming, so does God’s love for me. Even though I can’t see His love at times, I know that it is always there and working on my behalf. His love is deeper and wider than I can fathom. Just as the waves give me peace, knowing that God loves me gives me a deeply satisfying peace. His love will never fail.
Reluctant Retiree 