Sometimes I believe God reveals things to us that we never saw before. I had this happen the other night and thought it was such a neat revelation. I shared it with Sarah Stephenson and she loved it as well. I thought I would share and if anybody reads this they might enjoy it too.
I helped Joe David take the youth to watch the Connection Singers last week. Shelby Beck, one of my bible study girls sings with the group. Well, as I sat there and took in the wonderful sight and sounds of 16 young people genuinely praising Jesus Christ, I was moved to tears. (SHOCKER, i know..) But my heart was swelled with such pride and happiness that these young people got "it". They understand that praising Christ is fun and emotional and exactly what He wants. I cannot tell you the joy that was in my heart at that moment. And then I sat back and it hit me, if I felt that way, How much more so does Christ himself feel that way... I looked around and imagined God sitting back at the back above everyone..there was a ledge along the back wall..Jesus sitting beside him. I imagined angels all above us all. I could just see the angels joining in with the young people and Jesus and God just soaking it all in. Totally basking in the praise coming from these young people who fully understood what PRAISE is all about. How swelled His heart must have felt. Heck, He might even cry too. I know they say there are no tears in Heaven, but I believe that means sad tears. Not joyful tears. And these were tears of pure joy. It was such a great thought. I think it might have really been happening. Not that I saw a vision but I believe God revealed stuff too me. I believe He showed me just how happy He gets in the full praise of his children. How unashamed love thoroughly touches His heart. How thankfulness is shown through worship and that is all He wants from us. How sometimes He just sits and basks in His glory coming from His creation.
Well...that was my epiphany...next time you are in worship, remember it. Do you want Him basking in the love you show with a big smile on his face, or is He sitting there disappointed because you aren't giving him all you have because somebody might think you were weird. I hope I get a smile, and maybe a joyful tear.
I helped Joe David take the youth to watch the Connection Singers last week. Shelby Beck, one of my bible study girls sings with the group. Well, as I sat there and took in the wonderful sight and sounds of 16 young people genuinely praising Jesus Christ, I was moved to tears. (SHOCKER, i know..) But my heart was swelled with such pride and happiness that these young people got "it". They understand that praising Christ is fun and emotional and exactly what He wants. I cannot tell you the joy that was in my heart at that moment. And then I sat back and it hit me, if I felt that way, How much more so does Christ himself feel that way... I looked around and imagined God sitting back at the back above everyone..there was a ledge along the back wall..Jesus sitting beside him. I imagined angels all above us all. I could just see the angels joining in with the young people and Jesus and God just soaking it all in. Totally basking in the praise coming from these young people who fully understood what PRAISE is all about. How swelled His heart must have felt. Heck, He might even cry too. I know they say there are no tears in Heaven, but I believe that means sad tears. Not joyful tears. And these were tears of pure joy. It was such a great thought. I think it might have really been happening. Not that I saw a vision but I believe God revealed stuff too me. I believe He showed me just how happy He gets in the full praise of his children. How unashamed love thoroughly touches His heart. How thankfulness is shown through worship and that is all He wants from us. How sometimes He just sits and basks in His glory coming from His creation.
Well...that was my epiphany...next time you are in worship, remember it. Do you want Him basking in the love you show with a big smile on his face, or is He sitting there disappointed because you aren't giving him all you have because somebody might think you were weird. I hope I get a smile, and maybe a joyful tear.
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