Thursday, July 1, 2010

God and Dr. Seuss

Today: Jeremiah 23-25

God's words in these verses from today's passage stood out to me:


"Am I not a God near at hand"

—God's Decree—

"and not a God far off?

Can anyone hide out in a corner

where I can't see him?"

God's Decree."

Am I not present everywhere,

whether seen or unseen?"

God's Decree.

It may sound funny, but this excerpt reminds me of a Dr. Seuss book. Dr. Seuss would have probably paraphrased this passage with something like, "God does not hide. He's not behind trees or messy hair: He is God. He is everywhere! He is with you at the zoo. He sees when you tie your shoe. He's not far. He's in your car. He's right there--where you are."

Okay, so I'm having a little bit of fun with this post--but you get the point, right? :)

The next time you feel that God's far away, remember Dr. Seuss--or better yet, these verses. Right where you are.
Tomorrow: Jeremiah 26-29

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