Dear Church Family:
I have a fascination with the history of the “Wild, Wild West.” I’ve tried to imagine what it was like to live when gun slingers and sheriffs were caught in a life or death struggle to control the American frontier. It’s the stuff that movies are made of.
There are some interesting relics that have survived the passage of time. One of these is an old poster that states, “Wanted, Dead Or Alive: $5,000 Reward for the capture of one Wm. Bonny, better known as BILLY THE KID.” With such a high priced contract on his head, it wasn’t long before the Kid met his Maker.
Consider that the God of creation is declaring from heaven that you are “Wanted.” However, He seeks you for good, not for evil. One theologian said that the entire Bible is the story of God pursuing man. A 19th century poet by the name of Francis Thompson agreed. His poem, “The Hound of Heaven,” is one of my favorites.
Over the next several weeks, I’ll be speaking to you on the subject of “Wanted.” We are all marked men and women. God is pursuing us for His good pleasure to fulfill the vision He has given us.
These are exciting days!
James
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