The hustle and bustle of life seems to rage on at the intensity and speed at which sound travels, and I am left wondering how to withstand it - let alone experience any real joy in the midst of it all.
And it was in this state of quandary that I approached the Throne of Grace one morning. God met me in my seeking and instructed me in kindness with the following words, "Light a candle & consider Me."
And so I did. I reached for a match and lit the candle upon my desk, and I thought it was interesting the way the flame of the match touched the wick and nothing happened at first. And then, the flame doubled in size and in brightness, confirming its success. I sat in silence watching the little flame engulf the wick and dance and dance and dance as if it had been waiting to do so at the first sight of the match.
I stared long enough for the wax to begin to melt and fill the air with a delightful cinnamon and lavender scent. It was then that I remembered what I was supposed to be doing...considering God.
My mind drifted to a study of God's Word I had recently recorded in my journal. I spent weeks searching His Word for any Scripture that referenced God as "I am." Excitedly, I began to read them all. I then typed them up, and then I sorted them all by theme. Something happened to me when I spent that intentional time with God, considering who He is...
His protective covering embraced me as I sought His face, His heart, and His help. I celebrated His power, His sovereignty, and His continually flowing grace. A wonderful thing happened. I found that if I focus on who He is I won't be so focused on who I am not yet, who I was then, or who I am today. Rather, I will focus on who He is: The Great I Am.
And time did slow down to a beautiful whisper of peace that surpassed understanding. In God's gracious fashion, He has invited me to share them with you... May you be equally encouraged and refreshed as you light a candle and consider The Great I Am.
