Significant

Have you ever had a relationship that you wanted to be significant but it just wasn’t?

Perhaps what comes to mind first is one where you were willing to make an effort but the feelings were not mutual.  Then there are those that we want to be important but when we have to put forth effort…it’s just not there.  Often we keep relationships at a more reasonable level of convenience.  There is nothing wrong with these acquaintances but they often lack the depth or significance that we truly need.

Relationships can be hard.  They require effort and patience and the greatest ones will most likely demand the most investment.  Most of us would agree that the time and energy we spend fostering our most significant relationships is worth it.  It is truly remarkable what lengths we are willing to go for those we love and it is amazingly humbling to be on the receiving end of such effort.

From as far back as I can remember God has been literally right there with me.  I really never had reason to think otherwise.  In Jesus’ day people were separated from God.  God’s residence on earth was in the temple in Jerusalem.  In that temple was a place covered with a veil and behind that veil God connected with one human, the high priest, once a year.  

“…Then the curtain in the sanctuary tore down the middle. Crying out in a loud voice, Jesus said, “ Father, into your hands I entrust my life.” After he said this, he breathed for the last time.”  ‭‭Luke‬ ‭23:45-46‬ ‭CEB‬‬

When Jesus died that veil was torn and it is because of His sacrifice that we have nothing separating us from our Creator. For our relationship God invested everything. Tomorrow Christians begin the season of lent. It is intended to be a time of preparation and reflection leading up to Easter and Christ’s resurrection. It is a perfect time for us to be considering our most significant relationship and—specifically our level of investment. It’s not easy and it is not convenient but those challenges are all part of the immeasurable value within.