One of the deepest ways a woman bears the image of God is in her mystery. By “mystery” we don’t mean “forever beyond knowing,” but “something to be explored.” “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter,” says the book of Proverbs, “to search out a matter is the glory of kings” (25:2). God yearns to be known. But He wants to be sought after by those who would know Him. He says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:13). There is dignity here; God does not throw himself at any passerby. He is no harlot. If you would know Him you must love Him; you must seek Him with your whole heart. This is crucial to any woman’s soul, not to mention her sexuality. “You cannot simply have me. You must seek me, pursue me. I won’t let you in unless I know you love me.”
Janet
May 18, 2006 at 10:05 am
When Dave saw this post he said (jokingly), “If you wanted me to read this, you could have just shown me. You didn’t have to post it on our website for all the world to see.”
So I wanted to clarify – I was moved by this quote not because of what it reveals about me as a woman, but rather how I as a woman bear this incredible characteristic of my God. My heart is just starting to be awakened to His heart of romance towards me – towards all of us – and I am “captivated.”