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, February 16, 2013

Following the Light


When Jesus spoke again to the people, He said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
John 8:12 

My problem is I think He is like a flashlight, pointing out there, showing me where to go.  But that isn't it. He is more like a candle, flickering in the darkness.  I need to just keep looking at Him, moving where He goes, keeping in step with Him.  That is following. Being as close to Him as I can.  The closer I am, the more light I am in. He will take me with Him, where and when. But also, sometimes, we stop and rest, wait, together.  My task is to follow Him, not launch out from where He is.  It is a sight distinction but one that makes all the difference in the world.

We so want to know what is out there, what we are to do.  We want to get out and fix things, solve problems.  We are do-ers. But the key is to trust Him. We need to be be-ers! All we need to worry about is following that light that lights up the darkness.  He is there, His light available to everyone.  This has to do with the moment. He is in every moment, Present. And He is enough.  He will worry about when, how and where.  I only need to concern myself with Who and my following of Him. Jesus Christ, the light of the world.  He said by following Him, we will never walk in darkness.  That is quite a promise. Why do I stray from the simplicity of this?

Oh Lord, help me to stay close and not wander away, for when I do the light dims.  I need your light. I need you.  I can be no help to anyone when I am shrouded in darkness. Thank you Lord, for being the light, for coming and bidding me to follow You! Thank you for lighting the way.  Thank you, that you are the Way!

My heart says of You,
"Seek His Face!"
Your Face, O Lord, I will seek.
Psalm 27:7
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