We were at a family reunion a few weeks ago. I saw some family members who I haven't seen for years. It was so wonderful to see them laugh get hugs and do some reminiscing of times past. Some of the new cousins appeared to be a third generation which really got them exited thinking of never meeting before this day and finding out they were related. I believe this discovery bringing them together will bring much fruit in future years as they get to know each other better.
We had alot of fun talking sharing stories and catching up on lost time. the oldest was my sister who is 83 and the youngest was 4. Some were just beginning and others were on their last roundup so to speak. I was so blessed to see everyone who came making this fun family gathering a very special one to me especially since some could be reunited through the gates of heaven before we are able to see each other again.
Praying and preparing before the Lord to have my weekly prayer gathering on the following saturday I found my thoughts wondered back to the reunion. The Lord clearly began placing on my heart to have communion at my prayer meeting. As I felt Him leading in this direction I felt my heart stir in response because I love to celebrate communion as often as possible. It was then the Lord spoke to my heart revealing how much he loved to celebrate and spend time with His family (you and I ) and how it broke His heart to feel that many go through the steps of reading the scripture of the last supper then go through the motions without understanding that He comes to sup with right within our midst. As I pondered at this amazing reality of Gods Holy presence in our celebrating Him as we partake in Holy communion He told me in just the same way I loved the time I spent breaking bread and having dinner with my family He also longed and so desired to be with üs "His family" It hurt Him when His family "rarely broke bread" with Him or celebrated His sacrifice for them through the cross by receiving communion with Him in celebration of His sacrificed life for us at calverys hill.
Just in the same way I desired to talk about His love and share all the things my Jesus has done for me he too felt about His beloved family. He wanted to reminisce and laugh about the funny happenings as well as the sad. Then triumphantly rejoice in the victory's we so many times accomplished together as we daily seek His help through prayer. So why then do we save our conversations about Jesus for church gatherings or when someone is in dyer need. If we really love Him He should be discussed and remembered with every opportunity wherever we are. It saddens me that there are those who actually feel embarassed to talk about God unless they are in a church atmosphere or funeral. The Lords heart breaks at only being a small fragment of our daily life rather than the "center" of who we truly are.
All this came forth as I prayed for my next prayer gathering. Needless to say I shared these things as we were about to take communion together. The anointing of the Lord then filled and surrounded our presence filling each of us with quiet sobs and teary eyes
Doubtless to say we will all be changed because of Gods revealing His heart to us so personally that evening. I believe you will too. Jesus is as real as you are reading this letter today and He knows your hearts response. Remember now and always he loves you dearly and wants to be an every day part of your life just as He resides within our hearts wherever we go. The word of God tells us we are to "live move and have our being in Him" This is my life's desire and I pray it will be "yours too".
Thank you Jesus for making yourself so personal to me and all those who love you that are reading this today. I love YOU! For saving me from the lost darkness of this world recieving you into my heart that wonderful day that I was Born Again into Heavens family. A day I will never ever forget.
Be Blessed Beloved of God. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. You! Go deeper and get closer while there is still time on this side of eternity. I love you.
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