My hope is that someone would find this note and come out to find me. Hopefully it will be one of my friends; that comes to find me. If you find this message and do not know me; please come and find me anyway.
Do not delay. Maybe we can become friends too.
Apparently I have been left abandoned with a few others in some remote location. Let me share some of my story (it may help in your attempts to find myself; and the ones with me)…
I was called out into this journey long ago. So long ago in fact; no longer does anyone recognize where I’m from. I traveled from shore to shore looking for my place to call home. It is true, that I once stood alone; delighting in the solitude of being. I was happy in my aloneness; but as others drew near to me I wanted to share. I wanted to share with them the gift I had been given. The others drew on what I had been given; and a friendship was born. No longer did I wish to be alone; reveling in the solitude. We (my friends and I) had become a team. I no longer wished to do anything alone; the sheer otherness and oneness of “team” had consumed me. We bound ourselves to each other. We delighted in each other!
It was me for them; and them for me!
But, soon trouble came and shook. Shaking what seemed to be developing into a firm fellowship.
We were scattered; and many were separated from each other. Soon, many of us became unrecognizable to each other. The choice of “team” was ripped away.
I myself; and my several companions had stayed the same. But, the environment had changed those we once knew so well. We were seemingly set adrift from those friends; and from the purpose we had together. Some simply walked away; and never looked back.
I no longer wished to remain alone. However, the choice was no longer mine. Mine was to remain alone and resolute in what my Master had purposed for me.
I was like a friend that had become unrecognizable. People would talk about me; as if they had seen me. But, when I would show up; they would reject me. Now my home has become a desolate place away from those happy friends I once knew.
Sometimes, I find myself on the sea far away from shore. At other times the barren heat of the wasteland beats down upon me. Seemingly, I alone (and the few with me) have become the wasteland’s inhabitants.
It wasn’t always this way; my friends used to welcome me into their homes with open arms. They were glad to see me, saying:
“Friend, what took you so long? We have been waiting your arrival! Now the party can start!”
But, now when I am seen on the city’s streets they mock me and say:
“Is this the “One” we have heard so much about?”
There is much talk about “who” I am.
Or “what” I have become.
But, hear me dear friend; I have NOT changed! Once my Master was questioned by a man under authority; and my Master defended me:
“Pilate said, “So you are a king.” Jesus answered, “You are right to say that I am a king. I was born for this: to tell people about the truth. That is why I came into the world. And everyone who belongs to the truth listens to me.” Pilate said, “What is truth?”
John 18:37-38a Easy Read Version
You may not recognize my companions and myself; because so many lies have been told about us. But, we have NOT changed! My companions would concur; that in finding me…
YOU will be the one set free!
I am looking forward to our future friendship; so hurry and search us out! Once we find each other, my Master (Love) will bind our hearts together! We will never be separated again!
Faithfully yours,
Truth
P.S. Wisdom is here with me and sends her regards.
My sweet companions (or my fruity friends; as I call them):
Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, and Self-control.
Will also will be looking forward to seeing you.
P.P.S. Please hurry! Our Master, Love is lining us up; so I must go for now!
I love, Love! I will not keep Him waiting!
September 17th, 2017 by Eric