Lectio Divina
Read John 13:1-5; 23
What would go through your mind, your heart, and your soul if you were able to reclining at the table with Jesus like John? Your head resting gently on His chest, feeling each breath, listening to the beat of His heart, feeling the closeness and His acceptance?
How would your life change if you were able to spend just 5 minutes this close to Jesus?
I think that in a moment like this all the questions and the doubt would just melt away in pure contentment. This is what the Bible calls a "Peace that passes all understanding". In the silence of this moment there is a closeness and an intimacy that is just beyond description. No wonder John included it in his gospel. What a beautiful picture of what Jesus wants for my life. "Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest" [Matthew 11:28]
There are times in my life when I'm so worn out that all I can do is plop down and rest in the arms of Jesus. Time when life seems to be out of control and I need something to cling to. But make no mistake, like a child too tired to sleep, I fight kicking and screaming that I don't need to rest until I finally collapse and I hear Jesus say, "it's about time!"
I wonder how my life would be different if I took time regularly to prayer quietly and worship seriously, to just rest against the Body of Jesus and feel that same closeness. To hear his heart beat, to feel the warmth of His embrace, to know deep down the depth of His love. It certainly would be more powerful and life giving than anything I'm currently running after. So why do I wait?
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You ask, “I wonder how my life would be different if I took time regularly to pray quietly and worship seriously, to just rest against the Body of Jesus and feel that same closeness. To hear his heart beat, to feel the warmth of His embrace, to know deep down the depth of His love.”
My life would be “Joyful”. I would always be in the place to hear him talking and not question it. Ahh…talk about peaceful!