Reverence and Awe

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MORNING
Fellowship with Him! In His Love; in His Desires; in His Sufferings; in His Labors; In His Joys (happiness, exaltation); and one day in His Glory. Spurgeon gives examples in this morning's devotion of each aspect. As I sat with the text and thought about God's Love that made it possible for a wretch like me to enjoy this fellowship I am overwhelmed! Words cannot express the depth of gratitude that springs from my heart. I know who I am. I know my depravity. Yet in His Sovereign plan He called me into this glorious fellowship. "There is no purer or more thrilling delight to be known this side of heaven than that of having Christ's joy fulfilled in us, that our joy may be full." Hallelujah. I long for that, don't you?

EVENING
The soberness of this passage impacted me this weekend, the occasion of my birthday. As the calendar turns over another year, I find myself reflecting on past years, present activities and pondering the years ahead. I can see how the sin of procrastination has robbed me of "seasons of grace" like little foxes that spoil the vine. Forgive me Lord, I repent!! The cares of this world and the tyranny of the urgent press in to drive me like Martha to more activity and away from the sweet fellowship enjoyed by Mary and the sweet fellowship I contemplated in the morning devotion. As the Day of the Lord approaches I don't want to be slumbering, I want to be awake! I want to know Him and the power of His resurrection! "Yet in my flesh dwells no good thing, for to will is ever present with me!" "There is still time for faith and holy decision. May we obtain them tonight." Holy Spirit,fan the flame of faith, create in me a hunger and thirst for righteousness and renew a right Spirit in me for Jesus sake I pray!