From the moment we are born we find ourselves vying for the attention of others. Many like to be the centre of attention, while others long to be valued and appreciated from "behind the scenes". Either way, humans long to be acknowledged no matter what at age or stage of life we might be.
It's great to know with real certainty that we are the centre of God's loving attention. The psalmist declares in Psalm 139 that God has lovingly searched us and knows us ~ inside and out. Jude shares a similar thought in verse 21 of his short epistle exhorting us to "stay right at the centre of God's love". God's unconditional love covers all circumstances and situations. We are His personal concern. The centre of His loving, redemptive attention. Doesn't that make you feel valued and worthy in God's eyes? It does it for me!
Jude 21 (MSG) ~ "...stay right at the centre of God's love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy of our Master, Jesus Christ. This is the unending life, the real life!"
