These were my very thoughts today. I offer this old post... re-posted...as a testimony of how we continue to learn the same things over and over again! -----
In my mind's eye I see Jesus walking into my kitchen and I
am following Him. I follow Him into the
kitchen and watch Him pull up His long draping sleeve. He dives His hands into
my sink full of soapy water and dirty dishes. Dirty
dishes. Then, I follow Him. I pull up my sleeves, dive my hands in and
wash those dishes. Together. We finish the dishes and then He turns and
walks into my hallway... headed for the closet---the vacuum cleaner. I follow.
We vacuum. Together.
Like two oxen plowing a field, we are yoked together. Beautifully bound in unity, we work together
as one. His strength making all compensation for my weaknesses. His wisdom directing our work. His Presence bringing Light and Joy and
Peace.
Him and me. Bound
together because of His gift of grace and my choice to follow.
When Jesus physically walked the earth over 2000 years ago,
He said, "Come and follow me".
And, they did. James, John,
Peter, and Thaddeus... they followed
Him. They watched Him and did what He
did, with Him. They ate together and
slept next to each other. They walked
and talked and did.
Together. Bound together because of His love and their desire to be
with Him.
When Jesus physically left the earth, He reminded these
friends--his followers--- that He would always be with them. Always Present. Always near.
Today, He reminds me.
Me, His friend, His follower... He reminds me that He is always with
me. He offers me Himself---His very
Presence.
Come and follow me,
Stephanie, He says to me today.
He invites you, too!
Follow Me into your kitchen, your schooling, your phone call and your
errands. I will be with you always!
"As for me, the nearness of God is my good." Psalm 73:28
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edited and re-posted from original post dated November 7, 2012