“I Almost Cried”
June 23, 2017This statement was made to me in the midst of a fairly routine conversation and took me by surprise. The item being described is commonly noted for its magnificent beauty and charm, but to be so impressed that it almost elicited that level of response really struck me. Partly because my raising afforded little appreciation for crying and secondly, it’s been some time since I’ve been impressed enough to offer tears of appreciation.
As I sat and contemplated, a couple of questions raced through my mind. “Have I built up that much cynicism that very little can reach my emotional being?” “Is there not anything God has done for me recently that warrants this level of gratitude?” Quite frankly, both questions scared me. The logical conclusion to each of these scenarios goes against almost everything I want for those I am trying to lead, and an ungrateful heart is especially problematic when I consider all God has done for me.
I went to Psalms and asked God to remind me of His Majesty, His Beauty, and His Grandeur. I so wanted to be overwhelmed and I felt one way to do this was to remind myself of how small I am in light of how Great He is. Psalm 139 is where I landed and I would encourage you to spend some time there. It is in this installment we find some of theology’s highest peaks. God’s Foreknowledge, Design, Omniscience, Intimacy, Power, and Reconciliation are easily and repeatedly noted. And intertwined in these overarching structures of vital importance the Psalmist wrestles with a personal response succinctly stated in verse 17 as “How precious also are your thoughts to me O God! How great is the sum of them!” What an overwhelming thought that in all these areas, God has a personal and concerned connection to my life. Let that sink in to your heart today. When you do, you’ll never regret it.
Pastor Dave.
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