Posted by
Jack on Friday, January 18, 2008 1:12:20 AM
My fantasy is to walk with Jesus. To follow along with Him as He walks from village to village. To watch him in action as He heals the sick and casts out demons. To listen to Him as He preaches on the hillsides and along the sea shore. To camp out with him under the stars. To ask Him questions and listen to Him as we set around a campfire.
I long for the warmth of His presence. I want to escape the hustle and bustle of life and spend time with Him alone. But I live in a crowded world. It is crowded with people and appointments. It is crowded with distractions; radio, TV, movies, magazines. I just don't have time for my fantasy.
Except, I have found that there is a way to get away from it all and spend time with Jesus. It requires some discipline on my part. I must say "no" to some of these things that want my time. And I must shut out the crowds around me. Then I pull my PDA out of my pocket and escape to the Gospel of Mark or Luke. "Here I am Lord. Show me Yourself," I pray as I begin to read a few verses.
Sometimes He speaks to me. Sometimes He doesn't. But at least I get to observe Him. And maybe I learn something more about Him. Usually I do.
It may not be for more than a few minutes. But it is like my spiritual batteries have been recharged. Then it is back to my world. I hope my face radiates the experience.