Thursday, July 25, 2013

Be still and KNOW

Sometimes, or often I hear this phrase, "come Lord Jesus," or "more of you Lord Jesus," or "more of you Holy Spirit."  I wonder, did we just get bits or fragments of Him and His Holy Spirit?   And what makes the fullness come?  Is it our devotion, or prayer life, or worship.  I was just thinking the other day as I was finishing THE RAGAMUFFIN GOSPEL, by Brennan Manning; which is a great book.  I was thinking about that comment, "more of you Holy Spirit."  I guess I know what he is trying to convey but it almost seems like when you ask for more, it is as if you didn't get all of Him or His Spirit.  I think I rather say, Lord allow me the stillness of heart to be aware of your fullness within me, allow me to know that you are the treasure in my earthen vessel, that your exceeding greatness and power is in full measure within me.  Allow me the ability to be still and know when you want to touch a life with my heart/hand and trust your love, mercy, power and compassion will flow through this earthen vessel and change will come for good to those who you want to touch and speak a word of encouragement, edification, exhortation and comfort too.  I think I would rather believe that I have all that I need and Jesus is 100% within me and I don't need anymore, I just need to be still and know.  And, as I do this I can receive, rest and relax in His love for me and His love for others.