God wants companions. Is 66:4 says that evil people chose "that which I did not delight." As a result they were punished. When I look at my girls and my new son I think of all the things that we will one day do together. I am excited about having someone like me in the house, a companion. When someone likes what I like and wants to do what I do, there is a natural affinity.
God looks upon me, created in His image, bearing His Spirit, and He longs for me to like what He likes, to take interest in that which is important to Him, and to walk with Him. When God came looking for Adam in the garden I think He was coming to hang out. I think He was looking to be with Adam and enjoy his company. I think He was pretty amazed and happy with man.
I still think God longs for that simple companionship. Someone to spend time with, someone who will like what He likes, and find valuable His thoughts and ways. Our life gives us the precious commodity of choice. One day, in heaven, that choice may not be so valuable, but today it matters. Today choice means something.
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