[Jesus] came unto His own … — John 1:11
God is not satisfied until He enters our world. Jesus didn’t make phone calls from heaven to inquire about the condition of the human race. God is not a voice from the past that we can only know through His writings.
I’m speaking to the 20 year old me and to anyone else who might rise up early to pour over the scriptures, to sing hymns, to pray through a long, long list, but never feel like he connected with God.
We don’t connect with God by sending radio signals out into space and hoping they will be intercepted and not ignored by the Almighty. We don’t connect by dressing up in our Sunday best.
Jesus has entered your world. He is here, right now.
When Jesus entered this world, He came on a mission; He came to die on the cross and to rise again for the salvation of mankind. It was the last thing anyone expected.
When Jesus entered your world, He came on a mission. He is here, right now, for a reason. And that reason may well be the last thing you expect. But one thing is clear: In your place of greatest pain — when Jesus is finished — you will find your greatest joy.
Jesus is here to turn things upside down.
Be encouraged!
Dwight
Dwight Clough is the author of four Christian books and is an active member of Lake City Church in Madison. This devotional is also available via email and you may review the archives back to 2002. To contact Dwight or Kim, use their contact form. You may also support their ministry.