A vision of HIs glory

                Just a little food for weekend thought--
     Today we finished up studying the wonderful book of Luke in church.  Luke the physician closes with these words, "Then He [Jesus] led them out as far as Bethany, and lifting up His hands He blessed them.  While He blessed them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven.  And they worshipped Him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple praising God." (Luke 24:50-53)
     And here's what I'm asking myself--is that the way I'm living each day?  Am I daily worshipping Him?  Am I doing whatever He's called me to do with great joy?  Am I continually praising God?   And if not, why not?
     Because the same Jesus that ascended before those disciples' eyes is even now, this very moment, sitting at the throne of the universe and interceding day and night for us, His beloved children.  That same Savior is our Savior.
     And the same Holy Spirit that emboldened and enabled those disciples to courageously share and spread the Gospel to the ends of the earth--that Holy Spirit is our Holy Spirit.
     And the same iron clad, supernatural promises in God's Word that were given to those disciples--that Word and those promises were given to us.  His powerful Word is for us today.  If those disciples could claim those promises and do the impossible for their Lord, why not us?
     Pastor Leon's question this morning has stuck with me all day--are we praying only for "small" things?  Or are we also praying for "big" things as well?  Praying for God-sized dreams.  Praying for supernatural revival.  Praying for that seemingly impossible healing...or that impossible prodigal...or that far-fetched dream...or that unsurmountable obstacle...or that wildfire rekindling of His Spirit in a lost, dark world?
     In the words of John Newton's magnificent hymn:
Come, my soul, thy suit prepare:
Jesus loves to answer prayer;
He Himself has bid thee pray,
Therefore will not say thee nay;
Therefore will not say thee nay.

That art coming to a King
Large petitions with thee bring;
None can ever ask too much;
None can ever ask too much.
     How often this soft, shallow heart of mine needs reminding of the omnipotence, glory, and wonder of my King!  The more we see Him as He is right now--high and lifted up, glorious, powerful, beautiful, full of grace and truth--the more we will worship and praise.  The more we will be filled with great joy.  And the more we will pray.  Small prayers...and big prayers...and everything in between to our Almighty King!
     Lord, this day, we ask for a vision of Your glory and for faith to bring You all our petitions.  Might we live this day and everyday worshipping, praising, and praying...with great joy.
     To God be the glory.