When I was a little girl, my family would go and visit my grandparents in South Haven. My grandparents would take us to their favorite beach on occasion to look for rocks and beach glass. This particular beach was all rocks and no sand; you had to wear shoes to walk on the large rocks. My grandmother was really good at finding beach glass. She took her time and combed the shore and always managed to find lots of shiny treasures. Her large collection boasted glass in numerous colors.
I was at a Lake Michigan beach the other day after a storm had come through. Numerous rocks had washed up along the shoreline. I started searching for the precious treasures. There was a couple in front of me and they were also combing the rocks for interesting finds. I wondered if I should try to get ahead of them; however, as I slowed down, I was able to discover numerous pieces of beach glass.
In Proverbs 8:17, God says, “I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me.” Later in Proverbs 25:2 it says, “It is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.”
Our world is a very busy place and it encourages us to go faster and get more done. God's ways are not like the world. He calls us to do something different. I have found that when I take time to spend with him, I actually have the capacity to accomplish all that I need to in a day. When I don’t take time with him, I don’t seem to get as much done. His ways are higher than ours.
This year, as we abide, we are slowing down and seeking God. Our series on spiritual pathways is showing us different ways of connecting with God. I would encourage you to take the time to slow down and engage in each of the pathways. Connecting with God is always rewarding, even more than finding treasures on the shoreline.