DMI ministers in response to Isaiah 61:1, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound."
I'm sitting in the airport waiting to board another plane. As I watch the hustle and bustle of all the people, I am again struck by the mobility of our society. All these people going. . . where? The wise men who traveled to see the child-king knew why they were going and the general direction in which they were being guided, but they didn't know exactly where their journey would take them.
How strange that would seem to us now. It always seems to our logical way of thinking that the destination should not only be the most important thing, but that it's the whole point. Yet, that kind of thinking brings an ever-increasing rushing to and fro, with people completely losing sight of their own reasons for "being on the go."
The point really is: why; why do we live the way we do? Are we are drawn by and being guided by our godly purpose. . . or are we subconsciously looking for meaning. . . or are we just fleeing emptiness? Just think about how much time the wise men had to reflect on their lives while their camels plodded on and on. In our fast-paced world, it's so easy to substitute lots of activity for meaningful living; leaving no time for reflection. This is one reason we are so susceptible to being molded by talk radio, billboard slogans and the marketing world. Since we don't have time to think anymore, they are right there with pre-fabricated opinions and easy-to-digest "new" realizations that shape our thinking and choices.
I confess that sometimes I succumb to "fast and easy" as opposed to slowing down with a purpose. Sometimes even my devotional time takes on this "get it all in" deceptive urgency. Ugh. How much richer would my life experiences be if I would strain everything through the "why?" question: allowing time for quiet reflection, checking my motivations against godly purposes, and solidifying and strengthening who I really am.Thank you for taking the time to let me express my heart and keep in touch with your heart. That means a lot to me, because you mean a lot to me. I have so much to tell you about my recent ministry trips, but that will have to wait until my next letter. Meanwhile, may you recognize and respond to many, many opportunities to truly seek the King this Christmas season!
