For a while now I’ve been thinking about an area where I sometimes am guilty of bring dishonor to G-d:
If I knew for sure that Jesus was literally and physically going to show up in a specific place at a specific time, why wouldn’t I show up early, or at least be on time? And when I got there what would my attitude be? In fact, what would my attitude be leading up to meeting Him concerning going to meet Him? And, how would I conduct myself when I am with Him?
Of course just knowing when and where Jesus us literally and physically going to show up is almost enough in itself to put someone on their best behavior especially if when He came He was decked out in all kinds of kingly attire. Can you imagine what respect the power of this appearance would stir in the deepest part of your being? Even thinking about it I am moved with a mixture of excitement and profound awe?
So, why is it that when Christ has already instructed “when two or three (believers) are gathered in my name there I am in their midst” an attitude shift to procrastination, apathy, excuses, resentment, dread, laziness, business, (you get the picture)…occurs when it come to devotion times, prayer gatherings, worship services, tithing or promptings for times of fasting and intercession?
Needless to say this last question lead me to the before stated conclusion that I at times have been guilty of dishonoring G-d for I have not taken into account G-d’s showing up by way of the Holy Spirit to hold the same significance as Jesus literally an physically showing up.
Of course, I understand things happen in life. Family gatherings, snowstorms, work schedules…there is no equation to make a “perfect” meeting time with G-d. But what I can do is the next time I am faced with an opportunity to spend time with G-d I can stop and really consider if my actions and attitude toward that encounter is bringing Him dishonor, or glory and praise.
