My daily devotional (which has been monthly at best for some time now) brought me to Luke 12:35-40, a passage which speaks about a servant being expectant of the master's return, whenever it might be. I've been a little downcast lately, having been battling this awful chest cold and healing from minor surgery. My heart has longed to "feel" normal and healthy again. This time right now that I am writing here is the first time in weeks that both kids are asleep and I've felt alive and well enough not to pass out with them. I was prompted (thank you Lord!) to not sit down and surf, or read, but to return to my Beth Moore study on Luke... and I am SO GLAD that I did.
What gets in the way of expecting Christ's return?... my answer was life. Kids. sickness. appointments. cleaning house. You name it. And what is a way I can return to living a life that is daily expectant of His return?... by being in the Word, daily. Duh :) I have said over and over to my friends and husband when talking through issues, that when you START with Christ, (living outside your circumstances), your focus is so much clearer. It's true today for me as it has been true every time I've returned to this truth.
Here was my prayer for this day's devotional:
Lord, a servant does not just sit and wait expectantly. A good servant toils forward about his Master's work, expecting the return but not just sitting and waiting. The good servant is mindful of use of time and resources, being a good steward of all things given. Lord, drive me forward with this motivation of being a good servant and a good steward of the gifts I've been given and the burdens of life I joyfully carry. For I have not been a good steward lately, being caught up in my circumstances which has caused a spiral of mood swings and bad days. Thought I know my first fruits doesn't necessarily mean first thing in the morning, Lord please help me to give to you of my day in a way that blesses You and gives glory to Your name. I can't do this life alone Lord, help me to actively await your return as I toil forward with Your work. Amen!
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