MEDITATION- HOSEA 11
August 11, 2004 12:00Noon
(Just another scattered thoughts)
RAUL, IT WAS I WHO TAUGHT YOU HOW TO WALK:
For me this is one of the most striking images in the text. I imagine the Lord, like a mother, with all His patience exercising my limbs, feet and muscles so that I may learn how to walk. He is there also caressing me with love, and most of all, sacrificing everything for me.
The Lord took me in His arms, full of promises, assurances and protection. He never allowed my fragile self to be destroyed, knowing how vulnerable my body is.
I have full but creative imagination of the Lord, picking me up where I could do nothing, and with all His love and attention, poured on me what is lacking in my life. The Father took care of my fragile soul and nourished it with spiritual food. He used people, events and other expressions of love. Compared to a little child, my soul is completely dependent on Him. I could do nothing, like a very defenceless child- very vulnerable, or else I would die without their care.
Yet, there were moments that my soul drifted away from Him, choosing the wrong way of life, following my personal and selfish desires. Many times, I chose to do things on my own, though they seemed really impossible. Yet, as I moved away, the Lord followed me even to the dangerous path of my life. He searched me and scrutinized my inmost part.
