Day 47: Not in the Show
The Lord said, “Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.”
Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. After the earthquake came a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he pulled his cloak over his face and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave.
Then a voice said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”
I Kings 19:11-13
I used to think God was in the show. I used to voraciously consume the latest and greatest Gospel, CCM and worship music seeking for that which would bring me into God’s presence. I used to church hop looking for that sermon that would turn on the brightest spiritual light unto my path so I could figure out just exactly what He wanted me to do or to be.
But as time went on I played for some of the artists I’d unknowingly worshipped. I sometimes was their chauffeur. I had conversations with several of the preachers I’d revered. I became an artist and a preacher myself. And while I’ve experienced many answers to prayer and have seen our Father transform lives my focus began to shift. I no longer was drawn to those gatherings I had chased in former years.
I have grown to yearn more for His quiet intimate communications. I realized that a lot of what I had admired was anointing surrounded by smoke and mirrors. But let me assure you: God does not need special effects! Yes he is almighty! But he wants to have an intimate relationship with us–the kind where we can have real conversations without the pretense.
And I found that He was willing to communicate directly with me. He invites me to pray. He says to come boldly to His throne of grace. He says call unto Me and I really will answer. Healing takes place when I don’t rely on someone else to connect with my Heavenly Father.
Today I will spend more then 5 minutes talking with my Creator and Savior who loves me more than anyone.
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