While this entry is not about a dream or a vision, I had to share all the same. Today I believe that I was blessed to catch a glimpse into Jesus' heart and see how much he loves each of us.
During our church service, my dear friend was brave enough to share some of her life with us. I had heard her story before, and certain parts of it a few times, so it was nothing new to me. That did not negate it's value, however, or how proud I was of her. And it didn't stop the Holy Spirit from revealing Himself to me. As my friend spoke of a hard time she had gone through I was suddenly struck by this overwhelming sadness. Tears started to fall. I can't even explain how deep the emotions were. I found myself actually suppressing what I knew was about to become a flood. The feeling was indescribable. It was like one of those movie scenes where some one finds out a loved one has died and they just break down into that raw emotion. I sat and wondered, "where did THAT come from?" Then I heard a gentle answer, "that is how much I love you."
I have often prayed and asked Jesus how he feels about certain situations in people's lives. I get a picture of Him weeping over them, but I have always seen His reaction as more docile. I was viewing His emotions on an earthly level. I think He was showing me that even His feelings for us are bigger than we can imagine. He loves my friend so much that he didn't just weep over her, His heart cried out in deep anguish. Christ obviously loved us a lot to sacrifice His life so brutally for us, but this put His love into a whole new perspective for me. Just think about how deep that love is for each of us.
While my experience today was one of sorrow filled tears, it was a joy filled one as well. I got to see how much Jesus loves each of us, what our sorrows mean to Him, and I got to see my friend overcome some trials in her life-thanks to that loving Saviour. I have to admit that, even as I write this, I feel a little crazy, and fear of publishing this is sneaking in But how can I not share how our Lord and Friend feels for us? How can I not pass that along? I pray that you too might get a chance to experience or understand this deep and perfect love in a new way, and with new understanding-whether through this note or some other way He chooses to speak to you. I also pray that you might be more brave and bold than I was and not stifle the Holy Spirit when He comes to you. I'm sure I will get another chance again, but imagine what more I could have experienced.
During our church service, my dear friend was brave enough to share some of her life with us. I had heard her story before, and certain parts of it a few times, so it was nothing new to me. That did not negate it's value, however, or how proud I was of her. And it didn't stop the Holy Spirit from revealing Himself to me. As my friend spoke of a hard time she had gone through I was suddenly struck by this overwhelming sadness. Tears started to fall. I can't even explain how deep the emotions were. I found myself actually suppressing what I knew was about to become a flood. The feeling was indescribable. It was like one of those movie scenes where some one finds out a loved one has died and they just break down into that raw emotion. I sat and wondered, "where did THAT come from?" Then I heard a gentle answer, "that is how much I love you."
I have often prayed and asked Jesus how he feels about certain situations in people's lives. I get a picture of Him weeping over them, but I have always seen His reaction as more docile. I was viewing His emotions on an earthly level. I think He was showing me that even His feelings for us are bigger than we can imagine. He loves my friend so much that he didn't just weep over her, His heart cried out in deep anguish. Christ obviously loved us a lot to sacrifice His life so brutally for us, but this put His love into a whole new perspective for me. Just think about how deep that love is for each of us.
While my experience today was one of sorrow filled tears, it was a joy filled one as well. I got to see how much Jesus loves each of us, what our sorrows mean to Him, and I got to see my friend overcome some trials in her life-thanks to that loving Saviour. I have to admit that, even as I write this, I feel a little crazy, and fear of publishing this is sneaking in But how can I not share how our Lord and Friend feels for us? How can I not pass that along? I pray that you too might get a chance to experience or understand this deep and perfect love in a new way, and with new understanding-whether through this note or some other way He chooses to speak to you. I also pray that you might be more brave and bold than I was and not stifle the Holy Spirit when He comes to you. I'm sure I will get another chance again, but imagine what more I could have experienced.
Keep them coming. Great stuff. Looking forward to the next installment!
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