Wounded in the House of His Friends: Chapter 8 - The Forgotten Resting Place

This chapter delves into the deep sorrow of God’s heart when His people forget Him, the very source of their rest and peace. It reflects on the human tendency toward self-reliance and independence, which leads to spiritual dryness and distance from God. Though a bride cannot forget her attire or a maid her ornaments, God’s people have forgotten their Resting-place, the One who redeemed them, loves them infinitely, and desires to give them perfect peace.

The narrative explores the restless and anxious lives of those who forsake their communion with God, contrasting it with the stillness and security He offers to those who trust in Him. Forgetfulness of God is shown as not only a personal loss but also a wound to the heart of the One who yearns for intimate fellowship with His people.

The chapter invites readers to rediscover God as their ultimate Resting-place, where fears, anxieties, and cares can be set aside. It calls for stillness, repentance, and a return to the loving arms of the One who never forgets His people, even when they forget Him. This chapter is both a warning against spiritual negligence and a tender plea to return to the only source of true peace and joy.