THE INVITATION

You may of heard Him before… quietly speaking and guiding. You may of seen Him, in your child, spouse or friend. You may of felt Him, in the wind, the song or stillness. He is a friend that is always speaking, moving and reaching out. Maybe it’s been a while. Maybe your heart is longing for just one more whisper, glimpse or touch. My friend is one of great kindness. His tone is soft and soothing, much like a balm for a dry soul. His words bring refreshing and He always draws close to the weary. Much like spring water, He is flowing and purifying. His name is Jesus and He’s come for YOU. He is personal and not afraid of your messy humanity. Cleaning the feet of sinners and sharing a meal with them is how He spent his time, and still is. You may feel weary. hopeless. too dirty. shameful. unwanted. disappointed. BUT my friend, my absolute best friend, sees YOU and wants YOU. He doesn't make himself hard to access or withhold himself from you. He’s eagerly awaiting your knock. Psalm 9:9-10 (the MSG) says, “God’s a safe house for the battered, a sanctuary during bad times. The moment you arrive, you relax. you’re never sorry you knocked.” There’s an invitation right now for you to knock and to be filled. To hear, see and feel. It’s as simple as closing your eyes and saying, “Hi Jesus. I want to know you. What do you want to say to me?” and wait. He will respond. He desires to. Isaiah 40:31 (the MSG) says, “But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.They spread their wings and soar like eagles, They run and don’t get tired, they walk and don’t lag behind.” I pray that as you read this, your strength is renewed and that you feel Him as a friend, coming in close and refreshing your soul. I believe He is pulling out a chair for you to sit at His table. A table of abundance and no lack. A table He's been preparing for YOU.