Jesus was right when he compared the kingdom of God to a hidden treasure that not everyone finds. I think there are many of us who have a wrong perception of who God truly is. He's better than we've ever imagined. He's better than we can even fathom. We don't even have the mental capacity to wrap our mind around the fullness and depth of His love and goodness. Being that we can't mentally comprehend it, all we're left to do is experience it. Bring it on.
The closer I get to God, the more amazed I am at the level of His goodness. I've also been pleasantly suprised to find out how personal He is. He wants to speak to us in ways that are deeply personal. In the same way that your thumbprint is special and unique to you, God's way of capturing your heart and communicating to you is equally as unique. He knows how he wired you. He knows the best way to communicate to you. Allow Him to speak to you on a deeper level. Allow Him to speak to some of the deeper, hidden issues of your heart. It is sure to bring much needed freedom.
I have spent the past seven months submersed in ministry and coaching. I didn't realize the toll it has taken on me until last week. I was finally honest and admitted that I felt like burnt toast. God is right about the whole Sabbath thing...Wow. I was sitting in a staff meeting this week with my fellow ministry staff members, and the most refreshing thing happened. God began to encourage me through others. Time after time, my friends approached me with encouraging words and verses from Scripture. It was deeply personal. The final thing I saw was a picture of Jesus standing in a wide open field holding a football...He said, "Come on, let's play." The God who created the stars in the sky was inviting me to enjoy Him. It's hard to find words that express my appreciation for a God like that.
Most people will not understand the freedom those simple words brought me. Again, He speaks to us in very unique ways. The common denominator is that His heart is perfectly good, and He is willing to give you a taste of it. Open your hearts and your ears today. Listen for His personal words. They will bring freedom to your heart. He wants to speak to you more than you want to listen. Even if you have never asked Him to personally speak to you, give it a try. You have nothing to lose. Nobody is going to make fun of you. Nobody has to know. Just pause and ask Him if there is anything He wants to tell you. It's a great day to start listening. Enjoy.
