On a mossy point at the back of the pond, the turtles like to rest in the sun. As I round the path, they crawl quickly into the water or push up on two legs and splash upside down, abandoning their warm naps to the safety of the chilly water. Occasionally one brave (or tired) one will stay, allowing me to say hello, even reach out and touch its shell in love and kindness.
I knew God before I started these walks and I knew He meant only to love me. But sometimes when I heard Him knocking, I pulled the shades and chose not to listen. Or perhaps I was so busy enjoying my pleasant little spot in the sun, I didn’t hear His knock at all. I will be forever grateful He called me to the park that summer day and that I heard Him and followed.
Does God first call to His children or do the children seek Him? God has called and called and He continues to call. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Psalm 19:1 God provided His word, the Bible, to reach his children and teach them of His love and salvation. His heavenly angels and earthly saints work to bring people to the Savior. When His children hear His call, they respond and seek Him with their whole hearts.
He answers without fail, again and again, as I seek Him more and more. I am found. I remain in His Son. I ask God to search me, to know my heart and lead me to an everlasting life with Him.
He who said to them, “Here is rest, give rest to the weary,” And, “Here is repose,” but they would not listen. Isaiah 28:12
Meeting God at the Park 