We are all familiar with the expression ‘inner circle’ referring to a group of people with whom we all want to be associated. Being in the inner circle allows us a familiarity with whoever commands the circle.
Imagine being in the inner circle of God? I see so many standing around the outer edges of the circle because they don’t want to commit to a life enclosed by Him. We want, we take and then when we have taken all we need, we get up and go. There is a certain sense of audacious manipulation that makes us believe that we actually get to control a God who created the heavens and the earth!
The inner circle is not a realm of painful limitations but rather an open and spacious place that is protected by a boundary which has been likened to a wall of fire.
Standing around the outside in our religious costumes and postures while revelling in the beauty of the circle and declaring our allegiance to the God of the circle does not make us anything but hypocrites! Unless we remove our garments of pride and step inside in humility, the circle is much like a beautiful cathedral where only the high priests and clergymen get to approach the alter and beyond.
The invitation to dive in and immerse oneself in the perfect love within the circle has been extended to us all. It is a thing of pure beauty not meant to be admired from the outside but to be enjoyed from the inside.
Unlike the famous lyrics of the 70’s hit Hotel California we can check out any time we like AND leave! We have been given the ability to choose for ourselves exactly how much of Gods’ love we receive- there are no limitations on how much love He gives though.
He is always right there on the inside of the Circle, beckoning us to join Him and be saturated in grace, love and holy friendship. Why would you choose to be anywhere else?
He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me. Psalm 18:19
There’s a private place reserved for the devoted lovers of Yahweh, where they sit near him and receive the revelation-secrets of his promises. Psalm 25:14
“Perhaps many of us who need healing sit at the side of the pool, but we don’t jump in. We remain high and dry at the side of the healing waters of our spiritual journey. We come up with reasons for not seeking healing with our whole hearts”. Elizabeth Dunn
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