Devotion: A Sacred and Signature Affection!
“The material creation is not just some detour from our heavenly existence. It is the very good abode created by our heavenly Father. Creation is not some icky, regrettable mistake on God’s part. It is the product of his love.” James K.A. Smith, You Are What You Love.
It sounds strange to claim that delight begins with devotion. When we think of delight, or things we enjoy, we intuitively assume that devotion is the last thing required. Who needs devotion to enjoy things like ice cream, or a roller coaster, or a massage, for example?
Yet, for those activities that require more than the fleeting enjoyment of temporary pleasures like Krispy Kreme doughnuts, for example, true delight is both uncovered and discovered through living a life that’s devoted.
Devotion, which is, in my opinion, one of the signature gifts of Christ’s Ascension, is also woven into the very fabric of Creation. The joy of practicing devotion or the desire to practice devotion – is also a Signature Affection of Creation.
The Thumbprint of God’s Love
The phrase Signature Affection is one that helps me imagine what the thumbprint of God’s love feels like. I employ this phrase more precisely to signify a God-given love (affection), delivered by the Father, to His Children, at the time of Creation. This love has, unfortunately, long-since been distorted or leveraged for lesser loves.
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