We all have a sense of longing for more. Even in the best of times we know there lingers, a sense of dissatisfaction deep within our soul. Deuteronomy 4:29 says, But if from there you seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you look for HIm with all your heart and with and all your soul.

In Acts 17, Paul says, From one man He made every nation of men, that they would inhabit the whole earth; and He determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him though He is not far from each one of us. For in Him we live and move and have our being.

So we seek God and learn He indeed is the One who truly satisfies. Isaiah 58 says, The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your need in a sun scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring who's waters never fail.

This blog is made up of reflections, that are to me, like dew drops in the garden. Things that spring from the pages of scripture and refresh my heart. Whispers, ideas, hope, inklings, inspiration, glimmers, breadcrumbs...all pointing me in the direction of my heart's true home which is the Lord.

Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His Presence] shall be my dwelling place. Psalm 23:6


Saturday, September 6, 2014

Who Is This?


Jesus says, come along. Let's hop in this boat and go to the other side of the lake.  He was doing life with His disciples. His invitation as always, was to follow Him, to be with Him. They were in the school of Jesus. So off they went. 

 Jesus found this time away from the pressing crowds an opportunity for a nap and promptly fell asleep. Our God in His humanity, experiencing exhaustion, enjoying sleep.

The storm comes up and it says "they were in danger." Some of these men made their living at sea and there was no question they were in a perilous situation. So they wake up Jesus. Good move. They turned to the One Who could save them.

 I'm pretty sure though, they didn't know what was about to happen next. Jesus stood up and rebuked the wind and the waves. And all was calm. How incredible that must have been to see.  He revealed His authority over nature, over the sea and the sky. Nothing could have prepared them for this.

 They were obviously shocked so His question to them was, "Where is your faith?" Their question back was, "Who is this?" 

 This is the question we all must come to terms with. Who is this? Who is Jesus?  His question to them indicated that their faith was too small. He wanted them to really grasp Who He was, the magnitude of His power and authority.

 He is commander over all of creation because He is Creator.  How can I worry and fear when He is Lord and King over EVERYTHING? 

 They were learning as I am learning, by being with Him. They were, just as I am, learning to trust Him. That was and is what He ultimately wants us to learn. That we can trust Him. Our lives are safe with Him.

 My reading in the Psalms this morning so perfectly goes with this.
The LORD is my Light and my Salvation 
- whom shall I fear or dread? 
The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life 
- of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1

 All I needed was this one verse. He is all I need. I can trust Him with my life. I am safe with Him

 Thank you sweet Savior.
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