2015 is here with us . The
old year is gone and behold we have another year, an opportunity of feasting in
his blessings. at the beginning of last year I wrote something about what
majority of us look into every other year .Its yet another periodic Chronometer
where new year resolutions are trending like Hotcakes . Nevertheless I have chosen to approach this year from a contemplative angle.
A story is told of John
and Mary who were having a walk down the beach during the Holidays .enjoying
sun sand and surf. While taking, they kept walking faced each other with
glaring eyes and John spoke more clearly and slowly as Mary was drawn and
catapult in amazingly lovely daze and at this point they listened intently with
their heart .
Why don’t we simply call
this a contemplative moment. After reading this portion of story I had a whole
different view of contemplation, reflection. We see the couple here had an
amazing contemplative moment and I would assume that their relationship is
simply marred by these kinds of moments.
The same it should be with
us as regards our relationship with God. The end product of our relationship
with God I believe is being catapult into him as he is even more catapult into
us. It’s the love initiative which contemplates how depthious and intimate it
can go.
I want to believe that
these were such moments that King David would always have.
Psalm 27:4 I'm
asking God for one thing, only one thing: To live with him in his house my
whole life long. I'll contemplate his beauty; I'll study at his feet
David
was a man assured of Gods love and in such a tabernacle he knew that he had limitless
access for his enjoyment.
Why
don’t you kick start 2015 from such a tone of contemplating on the goodness of God and getting
stayed at his feet ?
I was taught by my lecturer recently that the
word contemplation as used modernly does not paint the intended meaning as it
was used in the middle ages . The dictionary defines to contemplate as to think
carefully and thoroughly .But according to the ancient use of the word, it used
to mean that you are not only thinking about something but you are innately and
thoroughly digesting what you are thinking about in love. Its as John and Mary
in the story who are as much astounded by each other that what they need is
their hearts to listen to one another.
Such is the extent of the
love that gives identity to what we share with our father . To contemplate on
Gods word is not simply about thinking about the word of God and probably
derive some action points from the words you are reading but its about being
fascinated by the word and the person of the word who is Christ .
Psalm 19:10-11 0 God's Word is better than a diamond, better than a diamond set
between emeralds. You'll like it better than strawberries in spring, better
than red, ripe strawberries. 11 There's more: God's Word warns us of danger and directs us to
hidden treasure.(The message)
What
about contemplating on the blissfulness of his love? That God hasn’t registered
a scorecard against us? How about not being carried away by the numerous
expectations, deadliness, Bills ,threats , opportunities,Challenges ,etc that
away you in this year and simply dwell in the bosom of his love .
Lets
begin to cherish the diamond betwixt the emeralds, yea lets grab the juice that
saps out of his unadulterated word which is the wine of the new covenant.
Yes
let this be yet another year where you reach for the best that God has for you.
Not not your heart be full of contemplation of what or how your year will turn out . Instead keep
your hearts stayed in that treasure which is Christ himself and for sure he
directs and guides and your path wont be devoid of joy and bliss .
