Ever have those moments when you just want to go to your heavenly home and be with Him? I don't mean in a morbid sense that I want to die. I mean there are those times when my heart hungers for an insatiable desire that simply cannot be fulfilled here on earth. Admittedly there are days when I am distracted by the lures of this world. But lately, I'm finding that most of my days I'm longing for so much more. I don't know what my heart is longing for, but I'm confident the Spirit does. Romans 8:26 says, "the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Indescribable, inaudible groans that cry out, "Lord, come soon."
Not surprisingly most of the world does not hold this view. They want the party to continue. One of my profs recently said, "For those without Christ the world is a playground. For Christians it's a battleground." Ah-ha! No wonder my soul longs to get outta here! In the meantime, we can't fault those without Christ for trying to squeeze every once of pleasure out of this world. It's all they've got. "This world is the only bit of heaven non-believers will experience...while the only bit of hell believers will experience."
Father, our roles here on earth are much different from those who don't know You. Although often weary and longing to come home we know there is much work to be done. Remind us in our longings of those who are lost. Charge our souls to have a concern for them.
GrantJ
Dear Grant,
ReplyDeleteGod has given you an incredible gift with words. I know he has a special purpose for it. I heard you speak once while I was visiting a church with my family, you spoke beautifully. My father was impressed (My Father is a former christen counselor and vary inteligent, it is very rare that he is impressed.)My Mother enjoyed talking with you after the service, as did my elder brother. Though I was with them you would not remember me for I enjoyed listening to your conversation and couldn't say a word. My older brother (who reminds me greatly of you) felt that you had an exceptional gift and left feeling very encourage. My family always looked forward to hearing you on channel 4 and though you left we didn't forget you. It was actually an accident that I found your blog however I'm glad that I did simply so that I might repay the long overdue thanks, for the blessing you were, through God, to my family. Your post Longing is very encouraging and it’s true that harts can grow weary, however as it say in Galatians6:9-10 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not. As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith." I pray that God will continue to bless you and your family. Someday in heaven I will look forward to meeting them as I'm sure that they must all be wonderful judging from the sample(You)I've seen. Hope you have a wonderful week.
P.S.
( Would you ever consider speaking at our church it isn't very large and our family numbering fifteen is the larger part of the body. My father is the pastor and though a great speaker doesn't want to occupy the position and is looking for someone else who feels called to preach. We live in Tecumseh, OK. It’s far from Texas and we wouldn't want you to feel obligated unless you were in the area and felt like it. Thank you for taking the time to read this. God bless!)
C.B.
Hi C.B.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words. Great scripture reference too! I remember speaking in Tecumseh. It's interesting you say that because afterwards I felt like I didn't make sense. LOL! Thank you for the invitation, but school and work have my schedule tied up for awhile.
Blessings,
Grant
Dear Grant,
ReplyDeleteI understand completely about crazy schedules, if you ever change your mind or have anything open up we would always love to have you.
I find it amazing how when we as humans feel like we didn't do well God somehow blesses or uses it even more. I think that maybe he plans it that way, so that we feel more dependent on him and not ourselves.
Thank you again for everything!
C.B.