Into His Arms

“God I run into your arms; unashamed because of mercy.” 

The song, “Overwhelmed” by Big Daddy Weave has this line in its chorus that nearly makes me choke up every time I sing it. “God I run into your arms, unashamed because of mercy.” Much of the song talks about God’s awesome power and how overwhelming He is to our finite minds.  Such an amazing thought to know that although He is so great, powerful and holy, we can run to Him and feel His loving embrace.

When I read books or listen to music, the words and lyrics turn into pictures in my mind. What I see when I sing this line is a little girl running into the open arms of her daddy. She knows he loves her no matter what. The sun is shining bright and his smile is warm and inviting. His love for his daughter is unmistakable.  As she reaches him, his strong arms wrap around her and engulf her. He picks her up and holds her. His embrace makes her feel safe and loved.  All is well with the world.

What an amazing picture of our heavenly father who waits for us to run into his open arms. I realize there are many people who don’t have warm memories of their earthly fathers, but God can fill that void. He is a good, good father.  Just as the prodigal son returned home and his father embraced him, pig stink and all because of his love and mercy for his son, God’s mercies are new every morning and we can run to him for forgiveness and restoration.

Not only does God want us to run to Him for mercy and forgiveness but for peace and comfort. Just as a child runs to her father when she is afraid or as his daughter, now a young lady, weeps on his shoulder for acceptance and comfort, God wants to calm our fears and heal our hurts. He is all we need.

Be overwhelmed by your heavenly father. Run to Him and allow his love and mercy, peace and forgiveness to surround you and envelop you.

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8