At the end of Matthew, the resurrected Jesus commands His followers to make disciples, baptize, and teach others from all over the world everything He has taught them. Before ascending to heaven, He seals it with the promise that He will be with them every step of the way.
If Jesus is always with us—through the presence of His Holy Spirit, who dwells within us—then why do we relegate sharing Him with others to the people holding microphones on Sunday?
In light of the technological advances and sensory overload moments, there’s something to be said about being fully present in this generation. It is an extremely rare thing these days. I find it appalling that cell phones have single handedly stripped us of our ability to be fully present with people. I don’t believe cell phones are demonic obviously… However, I think they’ve been used to distract us from a greater purpose when we are among others. I’ve had to create intentional boundaries around my cell phone usage to protect my opportunities to be fully present in conversations with others.
One of the questions that I hear most often from these hungry hearts is How do I get from where I am now into the dreams of my heart? This question comes because we can feel stuck in the moment. Fears arise that we will miss out on our destiny.
Have you ever felt trapped in the cubicle of your current life? Does it sometimes feels like there is a canyon separating what your life looks like now from the dreams and desires that God has awakened in your heart?
