Steal Away With The Prince of Peace

Big Faith That Works...That is a serious topic.  I have been living in a constant tension between giving all I am and have to the Lord and the pull of my fleshly desires.  Honestly, I am not sure which is winning in this tug of war.  My desire to become a “Whatever, Whenever” servant is wrapped up in a body of flesh that needs rest, care and quiet.  Our Beloved Prince Jesus knows this struggle.  For 3 1/2  years He served the multitudes, walked with the 12, and stole away with the Father.  It was during the silent years, while He was growing up, that His heart was formed and His character was forged into all the Father desired.  

I know you are so extremely busy.  I know this because I am.  As I reflect on where you are in raising families, careers, making ends meet, I know each of you are at times stretched in many different directions.  Remember, people all over this community and world are living out their faith just like you are.  Day by day and moment by moment people are worshiping the Prince of Peace right where they live life, in the middle of their one and only life.  Their worship isn’t based on their circumstances but on the reality of who God is and what He has done for them.  Across the world followers are worshiping 24/7. 

I am blown away by each of you.  You know intuitively that the stakes are high and eternity hangs in the balance.  What I deeply love is that you serve with no strings attached....Simply giving, loving and warmly extending the love of Christ.  You are becoming Whatever, Whenever Servants who worship God with your heart, mind, soul and body.

Today I hear Jesus calling, Come Away With Me.  You’ll find me on my porch today, listening, reading, seeking, resting.  May you find a moment to steal away with the Savior.  Be refreshed and recharged to give it up for Him.