It's the Person

My reading this morning in “My Utmost For His Highest,” held this statement:  “The type of Christian experience in the New Testament is that of personal passionate devotion to the Person of Jesus Christ.” 

 

It is so easy to slide into devotion to a group of people, to a cause, to a theory or a theology.  It is easy to hold tight to sets of expectations and rules and to become stiff and, in the process, create our own little kingdoms instead of expanding His.  It is another thing entirely to be devoted to the person of Jesus, to live in rhythm with Him, to live in response to Him, to live in relationship with Him where He continues to amaze and surprise us with what He asks, what He gives, who He is. 

 

This is the season of Advent, the waiting and expecting time, anticipating His coming.  He still comes.  He has more to bring.  He is not done.  This month as we draw near to Christmas, also draw near to Him freshly.  He has refreshment and renewal for us all.

  

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Invitation to a Miracle

I am quieted and inspired this morning to consider that everything that comes my way is a precious opportunity from God’s hand, where He is asking me to not only trust Him, but to move with Him as a companion to accomplish His will in this moment.  He knows who I am.  He knows the reality of my development—where it has been refined and where it is still lacking.  He is aware of His power available and His ability to do what I cannot if I am expecting and inviting Him to be present.  These moments are like little “I trust you” messages from God, giving me the chance to respond and receive what He is doing.  I can be a help or a hindrance to His will coming to earth.  

 

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