A little boy who was cold, hungry and seeking love watched a man from a distance. The man was a stranger, yet the child admired him. The boy watched the man carefully and noticed that he was kind. He was gentle in nature, yet strong – strong enough to be what this little boy wanted from a father. After watching him for some time the child gathered up the courage to come near the stranger.
Looking down while he spoke the boy asked, “Hey, mister. Where do you live?”
“Come with me. I’ll show you,” the man answered.
The little boy followed him to his home where he found true love and acceptance, truth and real life. Right here was all he’d ever longed for. It was so wonderful he stayed all day, all the while just wishing – wishing this could be home – his home, and this man his father.
Who was this child? It’s you and me. It’s anyone who has sought the Lord and found that being with Him is better than anything in the world. In John chapter 1 we read about two disciples who had watched Jesus then came near to ask Him where He dwelt. He told them to come and see, and proceeded to lead them to His home. Because it was late in the day they didn’t have just a little visit, they “abode with Jesus that day.”
Just like the little boy in the narrative, we, too, are cold, hungry, and seeking for love. When we find Jesus we know that we have found all that we need. It’s after spending time with Him that we know that in His presence is the best place to dwell.
I’ve asked the Lord to help me to live in His presence today. All day long I want Him to make me aware that He is there. Oh, to have my thoughts interrupted to think about Him, what He loves, what He thinks, what He desires for my life.
No wonder those disciples stayed all night! They knew what you and I also can know…that there’s no better place to dwell than in His presence all day long! Where are you living today?
See you in church!
With love,
RefreshHer 