Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Thought #7.1

And they all ate and were satisfied. And they took up twelve baskets full of the broken pieces left over.
- Matthew 14: 20

When I think of church I normally don't think of church in a desolate place. But then again, it is creation we are a part of. And this intimacy we hold with the Lord does not only have to be found in some stereotypical old stone church building. I have to say most of the time "church" will not be held in a structure built by man; it will be held in God's creation.

I can't say specifically where such meetings will occur or who with, but I know of some key elements: there will be Jesus then there will be people whose hearts are inclined to hearing the word of the Lord. And there will most definitely be satisfaction along with an overflow always waiting there for the taking. And not only taken, but given away.

That's just a cycle of life - give and take to give again.

Not one person is left wanting, but there is more for another occassion. Here is our escape from daily routine. Not only do we encounter God anywhere and anytime, but we encounter Him with others. We are led and given provision. This verse does not speak of allotted amounts of sustenance a person was allowed to take. No limits.

We could take as much as we wanted and needed and there would always be more left over.

We can't handle all that God has for us so we take it in bits&bobs.

God knows exactly what we need, but He always blesses us with more.

He meets our needs plus some.

So it's not a matter of asking God to provide; He provides nonetheless and He knows your heart. It's a matter of finding God, coming before Him and simply listening to His words where ever that might take place in a day. You might encounter God in a desolate place, but by the end of that encounter desolation will be satisfied.

Just remember: Don't limit God; know He is limitless.

2 comments:

bkeener3 said...

thanks so much for the encouragement! i just read some of your thoughts and they are great too! do you care if a put a link to your page on mine?

Anonymous said...

i really like this one allot. Perspective: it's a word that keeps coming to mind, in all situations. My friend, maybe i'll write. And your words were like matches, lit up to open minds, and a spark to fire the unknown.
-Jaresiah