I wrote a reflection for my book that I really thought should not be an entry because it was so stream of consciousness, but then I realized, you know what? People like that. Or at least I do. The realness. Your method of developing a goal or ritual! How you come to streamline life. And honestly, cause so much for me stems on this, how will I be ready for the apocalypse?
I am totally not a "Jesus is coming back on 'insert date here'" person. But I do believe things are going to get worse before they get better. I don't want to be knocked cold by darkness, lack of virtual information, inability to adjust to weather, hunger, thirst, gosh really Bonnie, conspiracy theory much? I know, I know. I think I've always been a survivalist at heart.
But you know who didn't have a place to lay his head? Jesus, my King. God of the universe came to live with us, and he was dependent on humans to give him a pillow.
The other day I was pleased with myself that I was narrowing down the necessary things in my life, and now I'm realizing that even my bed is a luxury.
I am very grateful to have a cozy home and family, but my life ultimately is hidden with Christ in God. Nothing, nothing trumps that! One of my favorite artists that I have listened to since I was a kid, sings about the Man, the "Man who came to live in time. He did happy things with water and new wine." The Man who "came to stay with me".
We still are the home of the God who became flesh. And the way we treat His creatures is the way we are treating him.
I read the other day that the verse, "Be still and know that I am God." is literally translated, "Let go and know that I am God."
Contentment is the root of joy! And giving ourselves to bring joy to others is the path towards Jesus! He was a Man of sorrows, yet He was full of exuberant life and joy as He became, completely willingly, one with us.
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