Drink God

I had a moment just the other day…one that made me stop and think. You know the moments I’m talking about? When you’re driving down the road with the windows down and a certain smell catches your attention, reminding you of a pleasant childhood memory. Or perhaps you are sitting in the food court at the mall, and as you observe people around you…something triggers a place and time when things were happier or calmer for you. For me, there is a familiar smell in the air that reminds me of the first day of school as a child. The conditions need to be just right in order to cause me to encounter this warm recollection of my past. It must be sunny, early in the day, a certain range of temperature & humidity, and occurring in early autumn. Whatever it is, I think that many of us have similar experiences now and then.

As I began thinking about this a bit more, it reminded me of very pleasant times in my Christian walk…times when Jesus felt closer than normal. Don’t get me wrong, I have a solid relationship with my Savior. There have been times, however, that He has been so present and active in my life that there wasn’t a single second that passed without literally feeling Him next to me. Can you relate? Have you experienced similar moments?

The bigger question is this...are you currently in one of those sweet, secure places with Jesus? If not, do you want to be? My encouragement for you this week is that same as it is for myself. May you crave God’s presence & love in your life in such a way that it becomes all that you think about. He is longing for this too.

A white-tailed deer drinks from the creek; I want to drink God, deep draughts of God. I'm thirsty for God-alive. I wonder, "Will I ever make it— arrive and drink in God's presence?"
Psalm 42:1 (Msg)