Broken and Contrite

Isaiah 57:15 
       For this is what the high and lofty One says—
       he who lives forever, whose name is holy: 
       "I live in a high and holy place, 
       but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, 
       to revive the spirit of the lowly 
       and to revive the heart of the contrite."


Contrite: (Adjective) Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt.


I am constantly amazed at the God I love and serve.  How in the world can He be the high and lofty one, who lives in a high and holy place, and yet also WANT to be with us, especially when we are contrite and lowly?  


I am in awe of the heart of our God, that He loves us so much that when we are broken and sorrowful we find His power and His presence so available.  How can this be?  I could question it, but there is the cross, the horrible payment for my sins standing before me. Concrete proof through all of time that God loves us with a love beyond measure and understanding.  A love that we must decide how to answer.  Shall we respond and love back?  Or shall we turn away callously and reject such a great gesture of compassion and mercy?  Is life lived our own way, on our own terms really so great?  I don't think so...


So I shall seek the place of grace, the place of power, the place of rest...  Contrite and lowly!!!