Everything is quiet. It is just me, my thoughts, and the steady rhythm of the pavement. In moments like this, when it starts to pour, I catch myself smiling. I tell myself that this is proof that God loves me—that He made it rain just so I could enjoy my run.

Let’s face it: that thought is a bit antithetical to the gospel, and honestly, a little self-centered! God already proved His love, once and for all, in the grandest way possible when Jesus died on the cross. He doesn’t need to send a rainstorm to prove His affection. But if we truly listen, God is constantly gesturing to us in small, intimate ways. He is always telling us that He loves us.

The Ultimate Connection
How can God meet us so intimately in our daily routines? It comes down to the very nature of who He is. In the Gospel of John, Jesus gives us a glimpse into this profound, inseparable bond:
“Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me…”
— John 14:11 (NIV)

This isn’t just a theological mystery; it’s the blueprint for the relationship He invites us into. Because Jesus and the Father are perfectly one, that same divine, conversational love spills over into our lives. From the very beginning, God has made everything available to us. Look as far back as the Garden of Eden—He gave us the opportunity to choose. He doesn’t want robots. He wants a relationship where we actively choose to love Him back.

Love means intimacy. It means that the things that concern you are the very things that concern Him. Truly loving Him means we let Him in; we let Him walk with us, and we actively walk with Him. Because He is in us, and we are in Him, every step of our daily run or daily commute becomes a shared space.

Discovering “The Way”
Lately, we’ve been watching The Mandalorian—the Star Wars series with the little guy, Grogu. In the show, the Mandalorians have a central phrase in their creed: “This is the Way.”

It’s a fascinating phrase because it carries so much historical weight. “The Way” is exactly what the early Christian church called themselves. For those early believers, their life together was their walk together.

We Don’t Walk Alone
God’s people are meant to walk together. Because we share in the life of Christ, we are called to:

• Serve together
• Encourage each other
• Love each other

We are far from a perfect people. We stumble, and we get tired. But we keep moving forward, walking hand-in-hand to follow an awesome God.

How have you noticed God meeting you in the quiet moments of your week? Let me know in the comments below!
 

We love you,

Pastors Willie and Rochelle McIntosh

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