Friday, February 23, 2007

Ancient Mysteries

You were the first and You’ll be the end
Time cannot hold You down
Why save a wretch like me?
No eye has seen, no ear has heard
No heart could fully know
All of Your mystery
Song: Mystery
Artist: Phil Wickham
I'll take a lifetime to know you, Lord. I'll invest this lifetime learning who You are, and loving You all the while. Please give me strength to follow this through, no matter the cost.
Abraham, Sarah, Jacob, Isaac, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Deborah, Ruth, David, Esther - they were REAL PEOPLE. They aren't made-up stories! And these real people were just like me: seeking, desiring, and needing You. They had a bit of faith that You cultivated, because of Your grace. In your great mercy on humanity, You chose "average" people who availed themselves to You to further Your kingdom.
It's taken a long time, but I'm finally desirous of that kingdom here on earth NOW. Lord, let your kingdom come and let us honor You. Let it come through each of us "average" people with seeds of faith planted firmly in You. Let it come through fire, burning away everything worldly, from the other kingdom of confusion and despair, our Enemy's kingdom. Let it come through water, baptizing us into Your refreshing Holy Spirit with a renewing, restoring, regenerating power like nothing the earth has ever seen.
Bring it, Lord! Bring your ancient desires to your creation - we are in desperate need of You, and your people desire You!