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Well it's the following morning... from my last post. I was so passionate with what I shared there, what and Who I had come to see and desire.
Funny how one can feel so positively sure one moment and then question the next. My passion for Him and wanting to so be with Him has not changed. But what I saw this morning upon wakening was much needed to see the Picture more clearly and fully. His Picture... His Purposes... His Life in me.
(Anyone visiting here I hope you do read my previous post if you haven't already.)
I think this is what I am seeing more clearly as Paul was convinced:
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. Yet what shall I choose? I do not know! I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain, and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that through my being with you again your joy in Christ Jesus will overflow on account of me." - PHILIPPIANS 1:21-26
Well except for the dying part in what he said that is becoming my desire more and more. But today I see more clearly the need to remain. We Jesus people have not been saved for ourselves but set apart, called to be salt and light, and ambassadors for Him in what appears to be a quickly dying world.Okay, in my own words...I see that we didn't accept Jesus as a get-out-of-hell card (okay that's a given I hope). We, His Church, His Body, are growing in knowing Him and knowing the depth of love He has for us. Christ came to save, teach, encourage, provide, heal. We're here, living with Him in us (as us) to be His life to others.Why?So that we might win some, win as many... over to Him... for theirs and the Kingdom's sake. This is His will. There is still work to be done. Let's be willing to be those crushed grapes and poured out wine for Him.
And we be learning....
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What it will be like
When I walk
By your side
I can only imagine
What my eyes will see
When your face
Is before me
I can only imagine
Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
When that day comes
And I find myself
Standing in the Son
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever
Forever worship You
I can only imagine
Surrounded by Your glory, what will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah, will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine
I can only imagine
When all I will do
Is forever, forever worship you
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Thanks go, for those awesome lyrics and powerful song, to Bart Millard and Mercy Me. The song has been around for a while and I have enjoyed it before but now I take it very personal. Grown man Dave just cried tears for wanting Him.
Lately I've been feeling like a very old saint, you know, like a grandmother saying things like, "I can't wait for Heaven to finally be with my Jesus!" Well that's where I am now and I'm not embarrassed to admit it.
In this life, here on planet earth, we are blessed with being able to experience Eternity now. Jesus made this wonderful life with Him, Father and Spirit possible. Like most folks my own journey has been one of roller coaster ups and downs, joys and sorrows. And in recent years the rides seem to exponentially increase. One foot on this earth and the other looking to step "Up."
I love my relationships with friends and family here (blood ones as well as of the Spirit). I enjoy many things... my work, hobbies, house and yard and the few "toys" we all have. I love to talk about Jesus with anyone that wants to do likewise. And I don't mean debate Him and what He said but SHARE Him. And I will continue to do so and enjoy the things He's given me.
But as this life of mine continues I just find that the things of earth grow strangely dim... and my desire to finally be with my Jesus increases.
Even so... Lord Jesus... come!
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