I find it interesting as people get older their experiences
in life lead them to develop an appreciation for finer things that you don’t
have growing up. For instance,
think of fine steaks done to perfection, a rare aged full-bodied wine, higher
thread count resulting in luxurious bed sheets and towels. How about the exhilarating driving
power behind an Aston Martin or a new found height in skiing Whistler when you
grew up on Blue Mountain in Ontario?
What about true designer clothes that last longer and fit to perfection
or fine china, caviar, or the feel of those PING clubs. Think of rare beautiful
places you’ve seen and someone that hasn’t been has no idea? You get my
point. Our senses become
heightened to those finer things in life.
Our awareness and understanding then is that much greater as well. If we like it, we think of it
with fond memories and try to make it happen more often! It’s the power of experience that only
comes with time and then the understanding and wisdom that expands that portfolio
of experiences to become some of your favorite delights and most sought-after
continued experiences going forward.
I thought of a chef using exquisite spices, countless hours,
delicacies from around the world, that he prepared for appetizers for this
party but as the guests arrived many engaged into conversation and the fun
atmosphere only the guest who had a divine appreciation for the time, effort
and elements and even developed taste buds would really appreciate the rare
treasure this was. From the way
they observe the chef, examine the appetizers, from sight, smell, taste; they
would savor every bite and for sure engage in conversation with the chef. While others may just throw a few back
without even give it a second thought.
So what am I getting at….
I began to just worship God the other day, meditating on the
passage I just read and the ultimate glory of God and His Son Jesus. How in John 17 when Jesus is praying to
the Father, He LONGS for the glory He had with the Father before the world
began and asks right off the top that He would glorify His Son again with that
glory. Then He gets excited in his
prayer to show those with Him the full extent of His glory that will be in
heaven.
It blows when I look to the heavens and realize I cannot
fathom all that is in the universe of our God; this spiritual realm with our
God and His Son seated on a throne!!! When we read of the encounters of humans
that experience this like Isaiah, John or Ezekiel they’re response is rather
drop dead like, shocked, fall on their face, speechless… it’s just
awesome!! It’s a realm an
awesomeness that our frail minds can hardly understand.
So when I think of some of the most wonderful things in life
all put together I am reminded that God created ALL of that. Every sense in its full euphoria is
only a taste of heaven and truly being united with Jesus. I believe this with all I am and when I
was thinking on this I was humbled truly.
The more I understand the more that is revealed the more I just fall in
humble love and adoration just so thankful. Why did HE choose me?
Why do I know the truth?
Not only do I know the truth but also as I press into the
deepness of all God through His word, and relationship, I am left craving more
of the delicacies of His glory. I
don’t even want to compare to another Christian’s experience with God. It’s not about that; it’s about TRULY
KNOWING God. The more we know the
more He teaches us, the more we apply His knowledge by the leading of His
Spirit which is always opposite our flesh, and THEN… more of HIM is given to
us. That is called wisdom.
Please let me encourage you to get into His word. Talk to
Him, life is a journey. Don’t
stand still missing out on more of His delicacies that could be yours! He will meet you and reveal more of His
glory to you and you will then host it as reflectors to who He is. Then people look at your life and
witness His love, His glory, and KNOW it’s something different. Our citizenship has changed. We belong in heaven where we are headed
and therefore have become aliens here on earth. This is right.
I’m craving more of the deep things of our great God and His
glory. Aren’t you done with the
pabulum? Press in … there
you will find even Ruth’s Chris cant’ compete!
Taste and See that HE is amazing!! Psalm 34:8
His glory swallows my euphoria.
Yes, I am addicted to His presence.
Crazy in love,
c
