After an encounter with God, we become painfully aware of the cruelty in this world because we have experienced the pure love of the Father. We cringe at injustice. We bristle against those who would enslave others. We are angry when children are abused. But we also become painfully aware of our personal short comings, our proclivity toward evil, injustice, bondage and temptations.
So the offer of Jesus and the Father to be one with them strengthens our hearts with hope. Our character, our desires, our focus is forever changed when God opens our eyes to who he is (Ephesians 1:18-23; Galatians 2:20; 2 Corinthians 5:17). We are drawn toward holiness, righteousness, grace and mercy. Our joy, our delight, our sense of fulfillment come from being in God's presence. We revel being like him, imitating him as we would imitate someone we deeply admire. Knowing that he will make us one with him is my greatest treasure.
