Party God
by Jon Walker
Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 (NIV)
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Miss Penelope, of Yorkie, was home alone.
Her mom and dad would be home by Christmas, but for now I was the stand-in parent, asked to keep an eye on her.
And perhaps it was a dream, but one evening, as I approached Penelope’s house, I heard the sound of music.
When I went in there must have been 75 or 80 little Yorkies, all in holiday dress, dancing to “Le Freak.” I must confess it was a wondering sight to behold.
But just then someone saw me and yelled, “Parent!” and every one of them scattered from the great room, leaving Miss Penelope standing alone. She just stood there and then she stuck her tongue out at me!
Is it possible we party until God shows up? And when he walks in, we yell, “Parent,” scrambling to where we think we can’t be seen? (But the LORD God called to the man, “Where are you?” [Genesis 3:9 NIV]).
Is it possible we party-hardy until God shows up, and then we try to get by on our cuteness, wearing a veil to hide that the radiance of our intimacy with God is fading? (2 Corinthians 3:13).
Is it possible we forget, “Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account” (Hebrews 4:13 NIV).
But let’s not forget that God loves a good party (John 2:1-11). Invite him to all your parties and he’ll be the life! (John 4:16). “Count on it—that’s the kind of party God’s angels throw every time one lost soul turns to God” (Luke 15:10 MSG).
Jon Walker is the author of “Growing with Purpose: Connecting with God Every Day.” This article is copyrighted 2010 by Jon Walker. Used by permission.
