Thursday, Feb 2

…..there was the sound of a gentle whisper. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. 1 Kings 19:12-13 (NLT)

A gentle whisper. That gentle whisper was God talking to Elijah when Elijah was scared and burnt out. Think about it. God was reaching out to Elijah, to talk. Sometimes God’s call to us is gentle and simple. Sometimes his instructions to us come in the form of a whisper. As one of his kids, I am beginning... to realize that the power of God is not in the fact that he can call lightening down and destroy a city, it’s not that he can heal with a word, God’s power – his hold on my life is that he wants to talk to me. He wants to whisper his thoughts and share his plans with me. The all-knowing, all-seeing, able to do anything God of the Universe initiating and continuing a conversation with each one of us – now that is powerful.

Wednesday, Feb 1

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in and eat with you, and you will eat with me. Revelation 3:20 (NCV)

One of my favorite pictures from childhood is the one of Jesus standing outside the house at the door, knocking. He’s leaning in a little bit as if he’s listening for the invitation to come in. There is no door knob on the door because we have to open the door from the inside. The bible tells us that God is always initiating a relationship with us (John 6:44). He’s inviting us to join him whether in a relationship or an adventure. God will not force himself or his plans on you. He wants a connection with you. What should you do when you hear the invitation? Say yes! When you hear the invitation, tell him you want to get to know him. Tell him yes to the adventure! Don’t worry about the how. He will lead you to that. Your job is to open the door and let him in.