Revelation 1:9-20 David Downing
I’ve had one of those overwhelming, exhausting days at work that just takes all the life and energy out of you. But I forced myself to read this week's passage and five words jumped off the page “I was in the Spirit”.
John received the revelation because he was “in the Spirit”. What did John do to set the stage? For me its almost impossible to drown out the distractions of life, the noise, the to do lists, and more importantly my intellect so I can hear His voice. Do I need to be imprisoned, isolated on an island?
Today I cry out something similar to the song “How can I be satisfied?” by Kevin Prosch.
Oh Lord hear my prayer and my argument; I come with dust on my face.
Who could have need of anything else, once they have felt your embrace?
I as a son present my complaint, won't you bend down your ears and hear me? I’ve cried out for more, there has to be more. Enlarge my portion, come near me.
Oh lord break me open with your loving grace, like the five loaves of bread. Place in my heart a passion for you, like none that I've ever had.
My eyes fill with longing for your words of life, I'm hungry for all that you have. Don't let my mind deceive my heart, give me the strength to press in.
Should I build an altar and stay here? And grow old and say I’m content?
When will we meet again? I must have more more, I know there is more, there has to be more!
And how can I be satisfied unless you come near and stay by my side. Call me your friend count me in for life, oh how can I be satisfied.
I’ve had one of those overwhelming, exhausting days at work that just takes all the life and energy out of you. But I forced myself to read this week's passage and five words jumped off the page “I was in the Spirit”.
John received the revelation because he was “in the Spirit”. What did John do to set the stage? For me its almost impossible to drown out the distractions of life, the noise, the to do lists, and more importantly my intellect so I can hear His voice. Do I need to be imprisoned, isolated on an island?
Today I cry out something similar to the song “How can I be satisfied?” by Kevin Prosch.
Oh Lord hear my prayer and my argument; I come with dust on my face.
Who could have need of anything else, once they have felt your embrace?
I as a son present my complaint, won't you bend down your ears and hear me? I’ve cried out for more, there has to be more. Enlarge my portion, come near me.
Oh lord break me open with your loving grace, like the five loaves of bread. Place in my heart a passion for you, like none that I've ever had.
My eyes fill with longing for your words of life, I'm hungry for all that you have. Don't let my mind deceive my heart, give me the strength to press in.
Should I build an altar and stay here? And grow old and say I’m content?
When will we meet again? I must have more more, I know there is more, there has to be more!
And how can I be satisfied unless you come near and stay by my side. Call me your friend count me in for life, oh how can I be satisfied.
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