Good morning family of God
Is your soul satisfied? This morning I opened to the book of John and thought to read a couple of chapters. Like before, I would breeze through the verses and then go on with my day. But more and more often, I am having to take a pause and reflect and meditate. I feel like I am going in slow motion. Yet, who told me I had to read quickly? I think the enemy wants me to eat my Bread and leave the table to get back to the busyness of life. Sadly I fell for this many years.
There is are so many riches, wisdom and power in Gods Bible. Wouldn't it be better for my soul to enjoy every bite without the pressure of having to move through the meal in a hurry?
It has been said, 'it is a good thing to chew your food thirty times before swallowing'...or something like that. I have tried but still not made the chewing last that long. Hey, I finally am getting through the song Jesus Loves Me while brushing my teeth! Another number thing from 'experts' to say, now you have brushed thoroughly. Ha Ha! WE get so involved in the philosophies of man and wonder why we are stressed out...right?
So, I am learning to let the Word of God speak. It is a whisper that I can only hear as I get myself to stop long enough and quiet my heart.
Before I go on, do you believe everything you read in Gods Word? Or do you just pick out the good parts? Sometimes there are things that are difficult to swallow or even imagine from so long ago and yet, nothing has really changed concerning the heart of man. Repeat, repeat. Right? Nothing new under heaven kind of a thing? Try reading Ecclesiastes! Now that's a plate full!
My attitude this day is that I would be able to comprehend what the Lord is saying as I read John 1:1-5. Here it is from the Amplified Bible.
"In the beginning [before all time] was the Word (Christ) and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. ~ He was present originally with God. ~ All things were made and came into existence through Him; and without Him was not even one thing made that has come into being."
Are you with me so far? Take time to process. Ask the Holy Spirit to open the eyes of your heart to understand. He is your teacher.
"In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. ~ And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it]."
Wow! A good question to ask yourself is, "Am I living Life in the Light of God?" The contrast is real. You only have to check out your choices. What are you consumed with the most? Whatever it is will be what consumes you. Think about that. Is it more important that you look good in public? That others are paying attention to your words? Is your time locked into an internet game? You get the idea. In fact, right now the Holy Spirit is convicting you about something personal in your own life. He is me too.
When I think of all that God has done to make me His own, from the beginning, and having a plan to save me from the dark. Well, I want more and more of Light. Don't you? Read Ephesians chapter one!
Pray with me. Father in heaven I come to You and ask that You reveal Who You are in a greater way. Come to meet me personally this morning and change my heart to desire what You have said is best and give up all the stuff that is keeping me from Your promises. Your presence. Thank You for hearing my cry and showering me with Your mercy and grace. Make my life a reflection of Your Light in this world. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, amen.
God bless you as you take the time to eat slowly His Word. Let Him strengthen and equip you with power, love and a sound mind. Amen.
Abundance is...His portion for me