When Ya Comin' Back?   Sunday, March 21, 2004

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I was speaking to a group of kids at a church today. It was a great time. I made some great friends really quick. They were a wonderful group and we had a blast talking about Jesus! 

After a meal and a time of chatting, I was saying goodbye. One young lady, about 7, did something that only a little girl can do. With those big puppy dog eyes, she looked at me and said, "when are you coming back"? After explaining that I have responsibilities at my home church she said, "come back soon". It was so sweet and made me feel terrible just for leaving to go home. 

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She wanted me to stay. It reminded me of us, as Christians, wanting to stray away from Jesus. Satan tempts us with some sin and we move away from the Lord. Although at times God will punish us to bring us back, He won't stop us if we want to stray from Him. He just patiently waits and asks, "when ya coming back"? And with tears in His eyes, He gently says, "please come back soon"! 

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I picked up a new friend today. That little squirt is awaiting my next visit to that church. Are you causing God to wait for you to come back into close relationship with Him? He is begging you not to stay away. He loves you and wants a moment by moment, (constant), friendship with His children. Don't make Him wait any longer...HE LOVES YOU! HE MISSES YOU! And He is saying, "please come back soon"!