God is so good! And He works in very personal ways. I just love that. Tonight in Bible study we were discussing how our mental picture of God effects our prayer life. As the group facilitator, I was picturing Jesus surround by a crowd of people. And scripturally it was very common for Him to be surrounded by people. But it was my translation of that image that got me.
In this visual, I’m the runner or the gopher. I’m busying myself bringing others prayers and concerns before the Lord. Bringing waters, an encouraging word, a listening ear, checking in on people, and trying to help with the “smaller cases” to free Him up for others. But in doing…my pleas are never presented. “Oh, they can wait. I’ll go last.”
I wonder why God appears to be doing more in the lives around me than my own. Could it be as simple as I didn’t ask? In this picture I’ve created in my head of Jesus, I’ve painted myself out. No longer sitting at His feet but a blur going back and forth tending to things He can fully handle.
The image stops. The people have disappeared. Only two are left standing. “Come. Wait. Rest. Come to Me. Come sit with Me, talk with Me. You are My child.” Jesus is never too busy for me. We are called to be His hands and feet. But we are also called to seek Him first and above all things.
The world looks on and sees all the people. Jesus looks through and sees only you.
