i love love LOVE love LOVE what the Lord was doing tonite....that was a beautiful time of sharing!!!!
tonite's scripture: Luke 14:15-33
tonite's scripture: Luke 14:15-33
here's what i wrote down: come on in, the foods on the table...it's ready - just waiting for someone to partake...available for anyone...those who miss out may not even realize that they're missing out - and they certainly don't realize what they are missing out on...but those who partake -- WOW! -- they know the deliciousness that the table holds - the unending feast...the feast is available - but God's not going to beg people to come...he'll keep looking, continue inviting...
2 questions came up that i feel are for all of us: 1)what excuse are you giving God? 2) what has He gotten ready for you & is now inviting you to come to?
Then i asked "what are you saying to us?"
His response: "come. eat of this feast i've prepared for you...and not only that - enjoy the fellowship and the fun of the party. this isn't a dull gathering of boring people and boring topics - it's a rip-roaring joyful celebration -- music & dancing, laughter...and, of course, delicious food. come to this party i've planned for you...i know you can come up with dozens of excuses not to attend - please don't do that! come...taste of my goodness...experience my delight in you. you'll be glad you came...you'll never be the same..."
(i've gotten the feeling over and over this week that the general consensus of people is that following Jesus/losing your life means no more fun and that it means a boring and dull existence -- but God's been saying just the opposite...He intends for it to be exciting!)
Then i asked "what are you saying to me?"
His response: "rest in knowing i've got you. i see that your preference is me - that's good! i'm going to take care of your house & cars & jobs...i've got it all figured out - your job is to delight in me daily. watch as i provide. i've got a plan...it's good and rich and exciting and FULL OF ME."
excited to see what tomorrow night holds.
