I have a mental picture of you sitting at a table with Him enjoying a high tea together. He separated Himself from His usual celestial companions just to spend time with you and collect heavenly snapshots of the worship in your heart and in your eyes. As you sit at a table with Deity, you realize that many clamor to spend time with Him because of His fame and His power to bless and change human destiny. Yet in that moment of intimacy at tea, He is your loving Father. You instinctively just stretch your hands out toward Him from time to time; at other times you suddenly realize all conversation has stopped, and you are simply gazing at Him in wonder over His love. (God's Eye View, p. 140)

Scripture Reading
Matthew 19:14, where Jesus commands the disciples and professional preachers to make way or get out of the way so little children can come to Him.

Is your worship life with God giving your heavenly Father a series of treasured celestial snapshots of intimate moments of joy, or is He still waiting for you to look up from your work, your problems, your "ministry," and a thousand other earthly concerns? Do you seek private moments with Him merely to present your shopping list, or do you mostly want to express your love for Him? Do you actively look for private moments in His presence or are you content to think of Him briefly from the safety of a pew or an upper balcony seat and then leave Him behind in some church building?

The reality is that most people have never experienced such moments of intimacy with Divinity. Many who call themselves Christians have grown accustomed to living their lives feeling as if God was far away from them-an absentee father of sorts. (p. 141)

Many of us seem content to beg for small change in front of a posh seaside resort, when our name is on the register inside as a special guest of the Owner. We could be enjoying untold joys and refreshment in His presence if we took steps to seek Him, but instead many of us line up outside with our hands out, seeking and finding satisfaction in mere tokens of our inheritance in Him. Are you ready for more? Will you pursue Him with passion, hunger, and determination? He just may allow Himself to be "caught" when you least expect it. Don't grow content to worship Him from afar when He bids you to "come closer."

Prayer
Lord, I'm too desperate for Your presence to put up with anything less in my life. I'm willing to humble myself as a little child and run to You, even though others around me may criticize or ridicule my outrageous display of affection for You. All I know is that I love You and I will do anything to abide in Your presence.

Taken From: GodChasers.NET Devotionals, Week 8, Day 3


••• Wednesday, December 10, 2003 •••