May 21, 2008
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Its a Spiritual WALK, not a Spiritual Run
While I was in America visiting different college fellowships, there was a struggle that I found common among a number of the students, especially those who were really hungry for God: A desire to grow as fast as possible and be used by God immediately. I was encouraged by the zeal and hunger from such students, especially the 1st years. But as I prayed for them, I felt God telling me to pray that they "slow down and enjoy Him." I think most of our generation wants to experience the miraculous. We want the amazing testimonies. But as I pray I feel God telling me, "What I treasure is YOU. What I want most is to be with you, to have a close relationship with you. The works don't impress me or excite me. It is when a son or daughter of mine seeks me daily and wants to be with me, that is when I am most pleased."
While talking with a friend who has been struggling with trying to grow and serve and please God as much as possible , I got an image in my mind of a father walking hand in hand with his two year old daughter on a beach. The father was looking down at his daughter, full of love for her and enjoying the moment so much. But the daughter then tried to run ahead. She wanted to speed up the moment and get through to the next memory, the next level of growth. As she ran she soon stumbled and fell. The father walked forward, picked her up, and helped her getting walking again. He knew the right pace for her... a slow, steady pace. And more than anything, he wanted to treasure the moment with her.
I felt God wanting the same with us. What He treasures most is our relationship with Him... seeking Him in His Word and in prayer daily. He wants to enjoy us and He wants us to enjoy Him. And its as we are faithful in walking with Him and growing closer in His love that the good fruit, the blessings, and even the miracles and amazing testimonies, simply come naturally. God is good!
Jeremiah 31:3 - I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.
Comments (3)
mmm...true that
thanks for the encouragement JM
that is my constant struggle as well. I feel like if i'm not perfect with God right away, then he's ignoring me ... or this is how it's always gonna be. Perhaps because this world is so "rush, rush, rush" so if things aren't here now.. they won't be here. Thanks for the reminder JM! I hope to see you before i leave korea (july 13th) ^^
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