Long before I knew the actual definition of what it means to be set apart for the purpose of spending time with God, I had a desire to set time aside to be with Jesus.
Looking back, I’d say I wasn’t a normal child.
I didn’t have a desire to play outside a lot. I loved to read, and I read my Bible. I didn’t really understand a lot of what I read. My dad taught adult Sunday School and he would help me understand. He didn’t give me answers, though. He taught me to ask the right questions.
Today (60 years later) I still set time aside and I read scripture.
I’m not sure I’m any closer to understanding what I read. That’s because if Seminary taught me anything it was how much I still have to learn. I was truly blessed to study under many gifted professors. But, that wasn’t my final takeaway from years of study. My take-away (once again) was identifying what I don’t know so I can ask God to teach me.
When I studied Spirituality and Practice I learned that reading, praying, and meditating on the text reveals truth from God. When I added another layer and I started reading, praying, and meditating on the Hebrew text or on the Koine Greek (New Testament), I really became aware of the depth of my need for God’s guidance.
I know I will never “arrive” until I sit in heaven at the feet of Jesus.
For now I look forward to the time I spend sitting in silence with the text and God.
It IS Holy & Sacred.
God never fails to bless me when I sit with Him in silence. When God reveals part of Himself it’s a little peace of heaven on earth.
Those moments are sacred and ever so holy.
In God, Deborah
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