A Playful God
God’s Promise
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me — watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”
Matthew 11:28–30
The Currawong is one of Australia’s most aerodynamic birds and fun to watch. It is confident and playful, rollicking as it flies among the Eucalyptus trees.
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When we think of God’s character words like purity, strength and compassion might come to mind. But playful? His creatures often reflect the playfulness of their Creator and he encourages us to enjoy what we have been so graciously given in our own lives.
There’s a great lyric in the song Stand Up Comedy performed by the band U2 … It reads: ‘Stop helping God across the road like a little old lady.’ I find it difficult imaging the God of the Universe scratching His head, wondering what to do with us when we mess up or when others do the same. He’s got this!
I can be free to laugh, often at myself and not allow the weightiness of the world fall on my shoulders. Perhaps this is partly what Jesus had in mind when he encouraged us to keep company with him and learn to live freely and lightly.
Praying God’s Promise
Father, thank you for natural revelation showing me your true character of playfulness that can often be overlooked. I receive your light yoke to help me live freely today.
In Your name, Amen.
