Come (Part 2)

It seems the overriding message of the Old and New Testaments is
come.

God goes to great lengths to make sure we know He yearns for us to
come to Him.

“The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’
And let the one who hears say, Come!’
Let the one who is thirsty come;
and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life”
(Revelation 22:17 NIV).

Yes, God desires for us to come to Him so He can forgive us and
make us righteous, but He also wants us to come to Him so He can
meet our needs.

“Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters”
(Isaiah 55:1 NIV).

He wants to refresh us, fill us and restore us.

“Come, let us sing to the LORD!” (Psalm 95:1 NLT)

When we come to Him, He also desires our praise and worship.
Think about the way you approach Him. Is it only with a list of
requests, or do you also adorn Him with praise?

“Come to me with your ears wide open” (Isaiah 55:3 NLT).
The above verse tells us God wants us to LISTEN. I confess it’s easy
for me to do most of the talking when I come to Him throughout the
day. I’m asking Him to teach me to come with my ears open. I want to
hear His voice more.

“Let us come to him with thanksgiving” (Psalm 95:2 NLT).
This year I’m determined to thank Him more. I don’t want to take the
little things for granted, because even the small things are blessings
from Him . . . the weather, the changing colors of the seasons, a call
from a friend, the soft fur of my dog in my lap . . . I want Him to know
I’m truly grateful for every blessing He brings my way.

“Come, let us worship and bow down” (Psalm 95:6 NLT).
And yes, He desires genuine worship from us when we come to Him.
This week, think about the variety of ways you come to the Father.

Determine to come to Him with open ears, gratitude, worship and
restoration this week.

Thoughts?

Please pray for me this weekend as I speak to ministers and mates
on the Joplin, MO district at their annual retreat.