God's Vacation Spot

It feels good to talk about God with people who love Him. It’s become one of my favorite pastimes; I’m drawn toward such conversations. The conversations I speak of are about endless possibilities in Christ, role ownership in His Kingdom, His faithfulness, goodness and mercies, our struggles as His Children, our inadequacies and in some cases, ignorance and laziness; these are all wonderful topics because each time, I come out refreshed, having learned something new or gained more energy to act on what I’ve already learnt.

Sometime last week, one of my co-workers who happens to be a Christian said “When God has said it’s your time, nothing can stop you, everything just falls in place”. He went on to give an example… and told the story of Jesus, Mary, Martha and Lazarus; how Jesus loved going to Bethany to visit His friends and how Bethany was like His vacation spot…. he went on with his explanation, but I was still stuck on “how Bethany was Jesus’ vacation spot” my mind did some back flips on hearing that, I was excited and began to imagine the possibilities, you could see it in my eyes, whenever my imaginations go wild, my eyes give them away… anyways, I thought immediately.. God, I want to be your vacation spot. Why not? I’d like look forward to us lounging together after a hard day’s work

The bible says that God never sleeps nor slumbers; He is never idle, and also says that on the 7th day, God rested from all His work… now since God never sleeps what was He doing when He was resting?… we can speculate but what I now desire is whatever it is He did on the seventh day, He can do with me while He is on His vacation with me, in me.

We can vacation together inside of me, I’m excited about the possibilities… it’s breathtaking. Just imagine, God longing to relax in me, and I, making His abode conducive enough for Him to have a lovely experience. Our conversions would be such as these…

Nene: Daddy, how was your day, wow you do all these and never get tired... when I grow up, I want to be like you…
Dad: My darling daughter, I’m glad I can come home to a nice meal after all the work, I think of you all the time, I’m proud of you…. Keep up the good work

On another occasion

Nene: My love, the only sugar in my tea, the only A in my gladness (lol), all that I long for, the only love that thrills the Nene outta me, how can I make your stay here extra special?
God: *Smiling* aww you do know how to make my head swell extra… keep singing my praises, you know how to hit the right spot.

I admit that sometimes the conversation may go like this…

God: ahn! ahn! Come my daughter, what is all this nonsense? Please clean up this place and keep it clean, and remember I DON’T SHARE! I thought we’ve been through this before. Let me know when you are ready, so we can clean together.
Nene: *In tears* I’m sorry Lord, I got carried away, please forgive me, I’m ready to clean, so let’s start right away

With man, vacation spots are temporary, places where you go when [if] you can afford to. No one goes on an unending vacation, but with God nothing is impossible, He can make you His favorite permanent vacation spot.

Something else comes to mind, though some married couples would like to argue otherwise, I’d like to say it’s kind of like marriage between a man and a woman. I believe your marriage can be a vacation. Both of you go through trials and struggles but because you know your spouse will always be there for you, you can happily endure hardships. That’s the way it should be with God, we have hiccups along the way, but because we know we are married to the God of all Effects, we hiccup along life’s path with confidence because we have Him right next to us, even inside of us.

It all boils down to how you choose your relationship with God to be like, just like how you choose or wish your marriage to be like. Some people prefer their marriages to be cooking pots - where fire always burns the occupants, a workplace - a formal atmosphere or a vacation spot - a relaxed, calm and soothing atmosphere.

I imagine that the greatest concern about having a vacation spot relationship is the fear that nothing will be taken seriously, people will be taken for granted and trampled upon, but let’s look at it from this perspective. You choose your vacation spot, (well based on what you can afford) but no matter how little you can afford, you choose a place where your needs can be met. The owners of the spot also have to make sure that their property is always on point, attractive and improved to keep you coming back. That’s the mentality behind the vacation spot relationship, YOU being the vacation spot and your spouse being the vacationer who keeps coming back because he/she can’t get enough. That’s how it should be with God. We should work to keep Him inside of us, unlike man, He is always on point, He does His part always, He is the best vacation spot by all standards and He is constantly working, preparing a place for us, you know? He wants the absolute best for us, now and in eternity.

The problem with us is we don’t want to be vacation spots, we want to be vacationers, but there can’t be two vacationers and no vacations spots in a relationship, even one with God. The thought is quite funny; two people who want to be on vacation and in fact have begun living like they are on one, but can’t find or afford any spots, how frustrating! Or two people with one a vacation spot and the other a demanding vacationer with no intention of ever becoming a spot, how unfair! The ideal is two vacation spots and two vacationers. As long as you are a spot and are aware of it, you’d plan accordingly; time to upgrade your facility, keep it clean and conducive for the vacationer, and because you are also a vacationer, you get to have fun and relax with the one you love.

So like I said, there are endless possibilities with God.

My prayer is God please make me your vacation spot!