Or maybe co-titled, "Today, an interesting day of God, church, family and Him radiating through others."
I am almost constantly hesitant to post many of the things that I do. And there are many thoughts and interactions with God and life in general that I do not. But I feel the Lord has asked me to share things that maybe 99% of others would not. Not to be radical, not to be weird, not to be “special”, but simply because (though I do not understand why) I feel HE has asked me to.
Today has been one of those days when I feel a strong urge to share some things. And again, I know I can not adequately describe them. As in likely all cases there is additional background that can’t be fully seen, communicated, or understood.
But………. today, I was honored to be with my sister and brother-in-law as they celebrated 40 years of marriage, as they prepare to head back, after 37+ years of ministry, to the mission field in Panama, as they have spent a lifetime of honoring God with their lives, as I was again able to share our common love of the Lord and each other, and as I felt blessed to be with close family that are knowledgeable, mature, and in love with the Lord.
The same can be said of my parents with whom I have also spent the past few days. They have been married for over 62 years and also have a lifetime of dedication to the Lord. What a blessing to have this heritage and example and intimacy with people whose lives are about the Lord and are mature followers of Him.
Today, as I have on other occasions, I also experience a Sunday School class of approx. 18 men with whom I have often sensed a Spiritual maturity that is so refreshing that it puts me at a loss for words and generates positive feelings that I am unable to explain. Let me just say, God is so good and He draws nigh to those who seek Him! Though all of whom I speak are entirely human, there is such a feeling in seeing, studying and fellowshiping with these that have matured to such levels in the Lord. AND guess what, that maturity did not happen by accident! They have paid a price and it involves surrender and serious time with the Lord! These are not men that have simply gone to church several times a week all their lives. I’m sure these are men that have spent long, quiet, seeking time with God!
Numerous times, you have likely heard me say that I desire for my life to be such that when others have been around me they feel that they have been near the Lord. Not that I can possibly become Him! (though we are all called to be like Him) But that when others have been around me, He so shines through me, that they see and sense Him in me.
I have sensed that in others these past days. I feel like, over and over, I have seen Christ in my family and those with whom I've studied and worshiped. I wish I could better describe it, but it is impossible to do so. I can only say, it is an amazing and refreshing feeling!
Lord, help me to surrender more and more to you and to a continued intentional growth in knowledge and intimacy with you. May others see you in me, so YOU may be further honored!
Lord, help me to surrender more and more to you and to a continued intentional growth in knowledge and intimacy with you. May others see you in me, so YOU may be further honored!
