That One

Yesterday we talked about how there’s a place in heaven with your name on it.

But here’s what that really means: God didn’t just reserve a spot for you. He made you exactly the way he wanted you for that spot.

From all eternity, God desired you. With your quirks, your strengths, and even your weaknesses.

You.

He could have made you different. Taller, smarter, less prone to whatever sin you wrestle with. But he didn’t.

In his infinite wisdom, he wanted you to be here. He wanted you to read these words right now. He wanted this specific interaction between us.

Think about that. The God who created the universe looked at every possibility of you and said, “That one. I want that one.”

Our Lord desired you. He created you. He sustains you moment by moment.

Not in spite of who you are. Because of who you are.