"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Matthew 18:20
“There am I in the midst of you.” “God with us.” As I ponder this I think what are we without God? Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Man is a god in ruins." Indeed, without God what is the purpose of our life? Would there be any meaning at all? Who can give us the joy in our hearts even in the midst of challenges? Who would surround us with a palpable peace even as our heart breaks when we see people going hungry, losing jobs, being imprisoned unjustly?
The past months we have attended different Zoom meetings with other brothers and sisters. God was with us as we listened to talks and sharings, as we discussed, prayed, worshiped, and sang together. He was with us as we made plans and commitments. And I think about how all around the world, God is with families, parishes, churches, organizations, fellowships, sending His Spirit, His wisdom, His refining fire. Yes Lord, send a mighty wind across the earth. Move among us! Your people are in battle!
Just as You sent Your Son, an innocent, powerless babe in the arms of an equally innocent and insignificant woman, to infiltrate the enemy's battle lines, so You now send Your people. We are only powerful because You are with us! We are only wise because You are with us! We are only committed because You are with us! We are only victorious because You are with us!
Exodus 14:13-14 says, "Do not be afraid. Stand firm...the Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still."
Beautiful painting and wonderful word. We have been meeting as a family, and also with a group of Christian artists on Zoom. We do much like you said - sharing songs, scriptures and revelations with each other. It is a wonderful way to build each other up.
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