Everywhere I go, the topic of conversation is the same... whether I'm hanging out with friends in the 24-7 office, Guildford bowling green or a stone's throw from the red light district in Amsterdam... whether I'm talking to my hubby over tea or gathering with my church community for prayer and worship... everyone wants the same thing...
The presence of God
I can't get away from it. It's like it's being broadcast subliminally to all the followers of Jesus I know... Programs, roles, rotas, jobs, friendships, targets, holidays, anniversaries, information, confirmation, incarnation... it all means little without the presence of Jesus...
"Well if your not really here, then I don't want to be either, I want to be next to you..."
Sam Sparro, Black & Gold
Sometimes God whispers, other times I think He shouts, right now I'd have to be deaf not to hear the hunger... "Spend time with me... revolve... return to the beginning to my original call... reconnect with me... remain.. remain..."
It's even on the X-Factor. As Robbie Williams launched himself back into the media and minds of the British population I give my head a shake certain I'd mis-heard his lyric... but there it was again,
"Jesus really died for me. Jesus really died for me."
Robbie Williams, Bodies
"I tell you... if they stay quiet, the stones will cry out."
Luke 19:40
So on day 14 of the 40 days of prayer the Revelation community is in together I'm hearing Him loud and clear. "Don't tire, don't waver, remain in me."
I'm glad He cares enough to remind me. It's sad I still need it.