THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus

March 1, 2024

Lord, I was wrong.  For years, I thought 1 Corinthians 2:9, applied only after I passed from here and entered the splendors of Heaven:

“No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.”

Certainly, we cannot comprehend the joys that await us upon entering the glories of Heaven. However, while reading Frank Ball’s “Random Thoughts,” I gained a new perspective of 1 Corinthians 2:9. Ball wrote: “To best please God, I have to be different than everybody else, because I am made to be different to fulfill a purpose unlike any other.”  

Lord, how many times have folks eyed us suspiciously, intimating we’re “not like everyone else”? I lost count years ago. Thank you, Lord, that personal criticisms no longer bother me.

Are most folks hardwired not to draw attention to themselves but just blend in with the crowd? Probably. After all, standing out from the herd creates vulnerabilities that most don’t want to risk. Some, however, live to be in the spotlight. I’m not one.

Lord, when your revealed my purpose for your Kingdom, how my assignment was unique for me only, I felt inadequate. “This is way beyond my paygrade,” I argued. “I can’t imagine how I will fulfill your purpose for me.”

But then I heard your tender voice speak to my inner man. “I’ll equip you. Your eyes have not seen, your ears have not heard, and your mind cannot imagine what I have prepared for you to fulfill my purpose. Hang on, it’s gonna be quite a ride.”

Lord, I’m trusting you. You’re full of surprises. Why should I ever doubt you won’t do what you say you will do?

Amen, Jesus