The Field

This is a complete departure from the way I normally write, but this is what was on my heart today. I hope that through it, you'll find yourself caught up in His arms of love...

In a field was a girl, walking through the tall grasses, clothed in a flowing white dress, fingers brushing the tips of each blade of grass in her path.

She knew He was there. Heart filled with expectancy and anticipation, she looked for Him. The sun shone down brilliantly all around, warming her face and adding to her joy. “He’s here…I know He’s here…”

Peace filled her soul with each step she took. A light breeze caught her hair, wrapping it around her face, and she laughed in delight.

A large tree stood in the distance, a majestic sentinel keeping watch over the meadow. There He stood next to it, watching her approach, utter delight upon His face.

Catching sight of Him, she hiked up her skirt, running to Him as swiftly as her bare feet would carry her. In a burst of love-filled speed, He had her caught up in His arms, swinging her around, squeals of laughter and deep rumbles of joy filling the air.

Lifting her into His arms, He carried her to the tree where He sat down, back against its trunk, cradling her close to His heart, her head resting against His chest. She breathed deeply of His fragrance and listened to the beating of His heart as He gently stroked her hair. All she could think was that here, in His arms, she was home; she was safe, protected, and loved.

Then, the realization hit her and she sat up, looking over His shoulder. The tree upon which the One whom she loved leaned was a purposeful reminder of the tree, in the form of a cross, which had brought them together, making it possible for them to revel in the fullness of their love relationship. She was reminded anew of just how deeply He loved her and how sacrificial that love really was. He not only waited for her as she searched for Him, He had prepared the way, making the path open for her to come to Him through His own sacrifice.

She leaned back against Him, overwhelmed by the depth of His love. She felt His arms wrap around her even more tightly and knew that He was responding to her thoughts. 

“I am Yours and You are mine for all eternity…”