Imagine a boundless field. Grassy hill upon grassy hill. So much space it would be hard to guess the surface area, much less the number of blades of grass. Now imagine knowing each blade of grass as an individual. Even that much knowledge is overwhelming! NOW imagine Loving each blade of grass!!! not like, "I love grass!" but like "I love you mr. blade-of-grass" and not love like it makes you feel good warm and cushy, or like you just drank a gallon of wine and love everyone...but love like "I would die for you" love, for each blade of grass. Now read Psalm 103. especially vs 14-18. Considering that I find it hard to truely love anyone selflessly, this thought and image blew my mind. why would an infinite being waste himself on us like that? it's illogical, it's unfair! There's no way that the grass could ever reciprocate or even comprehend. It kind of puts a funny spin on life if you think about it. I mean, no one cries and complains that it's not fair when a blade of grass dies young, or is killed in a car crash lol. Ok, I guess that went a bit to far, but think of how silly it all is when you realize our frailty. Like moving is a big deal...i'm just grass, I should be thankful I'm not getting mowed!
This is beautiful! I need comparisons like this from time to time, helps keep some perspective =)
ReplyDeletegreat analogy, and so true.
ReplyDeleteby the way, very well written and conveyed.