Empty. Dull. Unproductive. Barren.
How can we be children of God, bought by Christ and yet, at times, be filled with feelings of emptiness? I could espouse on all of the possible explanations. We all know the drill….Adam and Eve in the garden messed everything up, etc. The knowledge of this never really helps though because at the end of it I still feel barren. Society tells me not to feel this way and to aid me there are countless things I could do or drugs I could take to help me not really feel anything. I’m not interested in that way though. It’s impossible to put a Band-Aid on a chasm.
In all of this, the voice of God speaks to my spirit and says, “Behold, I make all things new.” I hear it all around me, comforting me even in my restless sleep. His way is not to try and make it all go away. It doesn’t come anywhere close to looking like instant gratification. Instead, it is a steady, never-ending flow of love, encompassing my being. His love that knows how ugly my thoughts are and still loves. His love that asks for nothing in return and still gives. His love that is enough. “Behold, I make all things new," becomes the salve that slowly starts to heal the hole in my heart. When I am suppliant, then and only then, does He show me His glory. Through Scripture, He reminds me that He is the God of Ezekiel 37, capable of breathing His Spirit into dry bones and making them whole.
At times, I still feel barren and empty but, I am learning to thank Him for these moments, in spite of the pain. The beauty of His voice spoken into my broken spirit is rich with blessing. “Behold, I make all things new.” I am so very thankful for that!
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Pray for individuals in our church that they would grow in their love for people who are outside of faith in God.
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