What’s got a 500-foot wing-span, flies at 90,000 feet and stays up in the air for five years without ever touching the ground?
If the Pentagon has its way, it’ll be the Vulture, its planned long-, long-, long-range unmanned surveillance and communication aircraft.
…. and, in some circles, SURVEILLANCE is a nasty word ….
Irene had a wonderful time meeting with Denise (Cauwels) Haikkila at a local Starbucks (where else??) today. Irene’s energy was up, her nausea was present but bearable, and she was busy with household activities. It was quite a contrast to yesterday’s fatigue and a much more encouraging day!!
Some call Him the “Hound of Heaven” because of His unremitting pursuit of man. I call that pursuit “surveillance of the heart”. Why, you ask? Because God knows our deepest thoughts and longings, whether well intended or otherwise, and before we even dare to utter them to our lips, He is initiating activity all around us and drawing our hearts and minds to Him.
SURVEILLANCE of the HEART is occurring 24/7 by a loving and caring God, who surveys the condition of our hearts that we might be in right relationship with Him, for He calls us to an intimate, dynamic and fulfilling relationship with Him.
We need not fear God’s “surveillance of the heart” for He isn’t a vulture and doesn’t spy on us, but rather, He relentlessly pursues us in order to accomplish His purposes in us.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Jeremiah 29:11This is what the LORD says —
your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel:
“I am the LORD your God,
who teaches you what is best for you,
who directs you in the way you should go.”Isaiah 48:17
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
John 10:10b
This kind of “heart” SURVEILLANCE is welcome anytime!!!!!!
Caminando con Fé
Dave
