Thoughts for another day

June 7, 2006

Today's verse: Rev 21:5. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. (KJV).

One great aspect of being with the Lord is the assurance of refreshment. I have read and heard about many saints of God, who, when they made their dwelling with God, came out refreshed. My own experience is somewhat like this: I may have had a day of difficulty and weariness. Then I sit to pray in the evening and for the first few minutes, thoughts of the things that caused me difficulty, roam around in my mind. They don’t allow me to concentrate and pray to God. However, as I trust Him to make my mind clear, gradually it settles in His presence. And the refreshment flows into my being. And really it is a wonderful feeling. It’s like cool water on parched lips.

Now this doesn’t happen in a jiffy. You need to wait on the Lord for a while before this can happen. I don’t mean to judge, but have observed that many people who come to the prayer room (yes I am grateful to God that they atleast remember Him and visit Him if only for a few seconds) often come in and sit/kneel and even before they can say Hallelujah, they are on their way out. How then can they expect to be refreshed? And of course, there are many who just don’t have the time! God’s grace will flow, provided you are available to accept it.

That God makes all things new is something I have no doubt about. If He says it, He does it. And the people who experienced His refreshing touch are blessed. David, in Ps 23 says, ‘He leads me beside restful waters; He restores my soul.’ Jesus says, ‘I am meek and humble of heart and you shall find rest for your souls.’ Let the prayer of our heart today be, ‘Lord, You make all things new. Lord, let me be available that you may make me new too, in Jesus’ Name. Amen and Thank you Lord.’