October 2010

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Luke 12:34)

Friday, October 29, 2010
To tell you the truth, Lord, according to this standard, my heart is largely invested in the old house we own. That’s where most of the treasure goes. The MasterCard bill would claim that I’ve also given my heart to Whole Foods, a new washing machine, and the store where my wife buys shoes. And I clearly I love my car. …

“You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me.” (Psalm 139:5)

Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Can it be true, Savior, that you have me in your pocket? And that the seams are hemmed in “behind and before” so I cannot slip out a hole the way a prized quarter disappears from the front pocket of a child’s jeans? Can it also be true that, like a little boy, even you worry about this, and “lay your hand upon me” just to make sure I’m still there? …

Then Jesus asked, “Who touched me?” (Luke 8:45)

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Lord, you had the usual crowd of people around you. Everyone was jostling for position, trying to “press in on you,” reaching to get what they wanted. It had to be a chaotic scene. I wonder if that is still what it feels like in heaven as you listen to our prayers. …

“… and they were in danger.” (Luke 8:23)

Saturday, October 9, 2010
Lord Jesus, when you told your disciples to get in their boat and take you across the lake, you had to know a great storm was looming. These disciples were seasoned fishermen who could read the clouds, so they probably realized they were launching themselves into a storm. But they sailed away because what choice did they have? Life never spends much time in the safe harbors. …

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