The weather guy on the radio just said the high is going to be 106 degrees here today.
I just read…the Lord did appear to Abraham in the heat of the day (Gen. 18:1)…I wonder if Abraham was expecting Him?
Our a/c is going out. In fact, our new one is getting installed tomorrow. Heat and I don’t mix. In fact, I’d love to live where it is cool, mountainous and have a front porch facing a flowing creek.
However, we live in the tropics. It is HOT most of the year. Our low of the entire year – might be in the 30’s – once.
God has us here for a purpose. I’m not sure why or what the exact purpose is but we are here until He moves us.
Back to my question…was Abraham expecting Him to show up in the Heat of the moment? Something tells me no.
In the Heat of the moment – who really wants a Judge to drop by their house? In the Heat of the moment – who wants the Creator of the universe to bud in their personal life?
Since BIG HOME RENOVATION 2010 has started – we have had more visitors drop in our home to see our progress. I love it! My house has never been messier and yet, I feel I have the most wonderful excuse – “excuse the mess – we are remodeling.” Everyone understands. No problemo.
But, if the Lord decided to drop in on my personal life – I truly wonder if my spiritual life – would have the same excuse? “Excuse me Lord, Maker of Heaven and Earth – I ________ (fill in the blank), because…well, I’m a mother of 5 and have no a/c at the moment.”
Listen to my heart for a moment…I understand Grace. I’m a living testimony of it. God has a love that truly pardons sin and forgives the transgressor. His character throughout the entire Bible – is evident of forgiveness. But…when if we constantly ignore the Holy Spirit and ignore His gentle nudging…then He must protect us the way a Father protects His child from running into a street a rushing traffic. He might even use a method like turning up the heat, so to speak.
No doubt, He will show up again. He promises that over and over. He is going to come when least expected, it could be in the HEAT of the moment or in the middle of night, but rest assured, He will come. Are you ready for Him to come in the Heat of the day? Or do you want Him to wait a week or two or never?
An army chaplain came and visited our church a few weeks ago. He asked a thought provoking question that we all knew was not really possible but just to question and to challenge our love for Christ.
“If Jesus was in Hell, would we still want to go to Heaven?”
He went on to clarify, that Jesus is what makes Heaven Heaven.
We went to lunch afterwards with some close friends. We discussed this in great lengths. Wow! What a conversation starter and it truly makes you wonder and process your relationship with Him!
I’m curious to what are your thoughts, if Jesus was in Hell, would you still want to go to Heaven?
Blessings to you! You are soooo loved!
Hebrews 9:27-28
Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
Great post – I so relate to your bit there with the excuses – Sorry God, but I’ve been real busy or whatever! Great reminder! P.S. everything has come together for us with the renos so we are embarking on the same journey you are – wish me luck!!!
It is a thought provoking question for sure. It’s always good when we can cause others to stop and reflect about their or our own relationship with Christ. I used to wear a t-shirt a long time ago that said “R U Ready?
Guess that’s the point…. Get ready, it’s going to be great!
Bless your heart, praying the a/c is going full speed tomorrow afternoon.
Bundle up!
It is kind of a pointless question because Jesus would never be in hell in the first place. I understand what it is trying to get you to think but I am not sure if it is a very good question in the first place.
Jesus already went to hell for our sins and carried out a true sacrifice. If he was in hell he would not be the Jesus that I know. He is free of sin so never would he be in such a place.