How Full is your Glass?
I have no lack.
Psalm 23:1
No lack. No lack. No lack.
Along my journey with God I've looked at this scripture and scratched my head at times. There are moments or seasons when I feel like I'm lacking - in joy, in finances, in patience, in discipline. Or I look at the world - the stories of suffering, of famines, of war. Surely we are lacking?
But I'm beginning to think perhaps, there is no lack, I've just been sleeping.
Unaware of the greatness and goodness of God which dwells all around and even within me, His kid.
I lack nothing because He is my shepherd. He takes JOY in taking care of me, in guiding me, in providing for me, in being present and moving around me and in me in ways I'm not always aware of.
He can handle all of my life, my questions, my confusion. I lack nothing in Him. He is a good Father.
Isaiah 6:3 "...The whole earth is FULL of his glory (goodness)."
Isaiah shared that the angels he saw in his encounter with God proclaimed the WHOLE earth is FULL of His glory. You can not hide from it. It's everywhere. Right now in your kitchen, your cubicle, your home. He is present. His goodness is resident. There is light and love there, even if you find yourself in a place that feels so dark. He is not a glass half empty, God. He has FILLED our land with Himself. He has even filled US with Himself.
When I think that the whole world is working against me,
I need to remember the entirety of heaven is conspiring FOR me, for I lack nothing.
You are a treasured son or daughter. May you feel His presence in your life today and His great JOY in caring for you. God, let us awaken to the FULLNESS.
Monday, August 04, 2014
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Joy in it's Fullness
“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”John 15:9-11 talks about abiding in God’s love – in verse 11 Jesus said:
“These things I have spoken to you (talking about abiding in His love) that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.”So we see from these two verses that abiding in God’s presence and love brings His joy, in it’s fullness!
We witness this again as we study the Christmas story – through the angels proclamation in Luke 2:10:
“But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”(NIV)What was the good news that would bring great joy?
That on that day, a Savior was born, who is Christ the Lord! (vs. 11) On that day, true joy entered the world. He may live in Heaven at the right hand of the Father, but He promised He would not leave us as orphans (John 14:18-20). He still resides in us as well – and we have access to His joy, so that our joy may be FULL!
Throughout this busy holiday season, I pray that you’ll find time to celebrate His presence and partake in this fullness of joy.
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Thursday, December 15, 2011
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