July 31, 2013

As you are aware, I have plenty of time to meditate on plenty of things. Today I was thinking of my favorite spot in the cottage – my chair in the front window where I can see in three directions. I particularly remember the glorious path the sun made as it came up and shone on the water. It was almost too beautiful to look at as it sparkled and shone. Glittering in gold, sparkling in light, each little ripple on the water shining like two thousand jewels, it made a walkway fit for the highest king of all. Indeed, it was a path fit for Jesus to walk on as He came to have coffee with me.

I have been with Jesus every morning now for nearly two years. He has been my companion and friend through all the rough times. His presence has been desperately needed as an encourager and as the very foundation of just keeping me going. Without Him there, I would have faltered and given up. Without His comfort, promises and answers to prayer I would have given in to complaining and grumbling and making people miserable. I humbly acknowledge that it has been Jesus who held me like His child through all the tough times. It has been Jesus who came down to my level and sat with me. He consoled me with His word so my heart was lightened. Jesus has been close.

Today, I read in Colossians about His Glory. He has all power and glorious might. He has delivered us from darkness. He has taken our sins on His own shoulders. He has created ALL THINGS. He is before all things and He holds ALL THINGS together. Without Jesus even our earth would cease operating as it does. He is the beginning and the end on earth and in heaven. He loves me, He helps me, He walks and talks with me. He has come to have coffee with me.