Today I finished reading through the book of Luke, but before I look at that, I had an amazing moment of God-given encouragement and clarity in a story a co-worker told me at work today. Another co-worker who's a Christian knew he'd been going through some rough times, and out of the blue told him that he had been praying for him. Now, he was a little nervous to say it, and I dare say many of us can identify with that nervousness, because we have it ingrained into us that the thought of God is offensive to others, and we have to work past that, not be ashamed of God, and not be afraid to let people know that we care and that God loves them. It's funny that the reaction I had to hearing about it was the same reaction my co-worker had. It stopped me in my tracks for a minute, and as I thought about it, I was impressed at the care that it showed for him, and what a mature way to think of someone else rather than only oneself. That's the kind of care for others that I want to emulate, a Christlike attitude for sure. I was so blessed to have that story shared with me today!
What really hit me from Luke today was in chapter 24, where Jesus walks along the road with 2 people, for probably about a couple hours or so, and as He walks and talks with them, He opens up the Scriptures and their meaning to their minds. Just reading that passage stirred up a hunger in my spirit to walk and talk with Him closely enough that He can open and explain His Word to my mind that simply as well, even if He also has to say as to me, "How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!" (verse 25) As with those two, to feel my heart burn within me at the truth and power of His words! I want to spend as much time as I can in His presence!
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