Reverent Moments
You have them. Maybe you didn't think to call it by a name,
but those moments when we experience the command of God from Psalm 48:10,
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted in the earth.”
Before one understands who God is, we have those times when
we are quiet and think that there must be more to life than just existing.
Moments when we contemplate the big questions of who we are really
and is there eternity.
It is these moments that God's Spirit is seeking
to draw people to the Truth, draw them to the Light.
He is speaking so gently that yes there is eternity in your heart.
Yes there must be something more.
Yes there is a Almighty Everlasting God
who is the Wonderful Counselor and the Prince of Peace.
It is in those primitive Reverent Moments that a curiosity,
desire or commitment to seek God develops.
These moments that may ultimately lead to a personal faith
in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
These reverent moments continue as we learn the truth of
who Jesus is and what He has done for us.
It is in these reverent moments that God seeks
to show us that He didn't just die for the whole world, He died for me!
Reverent Moments when we truly worship in Spirit and in Truth.
Those times when you know the presence of God is there.
Times when you genuinely feel that God cares about you.
Moments when you reflect on the goodness of Go—
When you see how much change God has made in your life
and how patient He has been.
Moments when you see the love of God clearly.
Reverent moments when we see clearly into eternity--
We see ourselves as we are, sinners who are loved by an infinite God.
Moments where we see our weaknesses and failures and
yet feel that God is for us not against us.
Moments when we experience going to throne of Grace
with confidence to find help and mercy in times of need.
Moments when we see clearly that Jesus died for me,
so that my sins can be forgiven.
Moments when we seem to hear God speak the words,
“I came not to condemn you but that through
My death you might be saved.”
All people of God experience these reverent times
of sweet communion with God.
Basically, there were two groups at the first Christmas.
Those who experienced the gift of great joy
And those that missed it.
Those who experienced it were people
who must have experienced Reverent Moments.
They were people who were humble enough to believe,
humble enough to let God reveal to them,
whether it be a visit of Angels or following a natal star.
Mary must have had them. For even at a young age
she demonstrated considerable faith, trust and humility to God.
And those who missed Christmas, the inn-keeper and
others at Bethlehem who ignored the shouting of the shepherds.
The chief priests and teachers of the law, for example--
quite religious and knew about the Messiah;
knew He would be born in Bethlehem and yet—
devoid of reverent moments and therefore too hard-hearted
to humbly worship the ‘Born King’.
Christmas can be a hurried time or a time for Reverent Moments.
What about you?
Are you too busy to experience the sweet moments
of reverent attention to God,
too busy to worship Him who was born a King, born to die?
You have them. Maybe you didn't think to call it by a name,
but those moments when we experience the command of God from Psalm 48:10,
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted in the earth.”
Before one understands who God is, we have those times when
we are quiet and think that there must be more to life than just existing.
Moments when we contemplate the big questions of who we are really
and is there eternity.
It is these moments that God's Spirit is seeking
to draw people to the Truth, draw them to the Light.
He is speaking so gently that yes there is eternity in your heart.
Yes there must be something more.
Yes there is a Almighty Everlasting God
who is the Wonderful Counselor and the Prince of Peace.
It is in those primitive Reverent Moments that a curiosity,
desire or commitment to seek God develops.
These moments that may ultimately lead to a personal faith
in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.
These reverent moments continue as we learn the truth of
who Jesus is and what He has done for us.
It is in these reverent moments that God seeks
to show us that He didn't just die for the whole world, He died for me!
Reverent Moments when we truly worship in Spirit and in Truth.
Those times when you know the presence of God is there.
Times when you genuinely feel that God cares about you.
Moments when you reflect on the goodness of Go—
When you see how much change God has made in your life
and how patient He has been.
Moments when you see the love of God clearly.
Reverent moments when we see clearly into eternity--
We see ourselves as we are, sinners who are loved by an infinite God.
Moments where we see our weaknesses and failures and
yet feel that God is for us not against us.
Moments when we experience going to throne of Grace
with confidence to find help and mercy in times of need.
Moments when we see clearly that Jesus died for me,
so that my sins can be forgiven.
Moments when we seem to hear God speak the words,
“I came not to condemn you but that through
My death you might be saved.”
All people of God experience these reverent times
of sweet communion with God.
Basically, there were two groups at the first Christmas.
Those who experienced the gift of great joy
And those that missed it.
Those who experienced it were people
who must have experienced Reverent Moments.
They were people who were humble enough to believe,
humble enough to let God reveal to them,
whether it be a visit of Angels or following a natal star.
Mary must have had them. For even at a young age
she demonstrated considerable faith, trust and humility to God.
And those who missed Christmas, the inn-keeper and
others at Bethlehem who ignored the shouting of the shepherds.
The chief priests and teachers of the law, for example--
quite religious and knew about the Messiah;
knew He would be born in Bethlehem and yet—
devoid of reverent moments and therefore too hard-hearted
to humbly worship the ‘Born King’.
Christmas can be a hurried time or a time for Reverent Moments.
What about you?
Are you too busy to experience the sweet moments
of reverent attention to God,
too busy to worship Him who was born a King, born to die?