As I sat in my chair and talked to Jesus, I suddenly saw and heard, “Come sit in My lap for a while.” I saw His lap and saw myself climbing into it and a peaceful wave went through my body. A feeling of relaxing into peace.
I saw His lap represented as His hands this time. That may sound strange…but what I needed to know was, “Do you have this all under control?” Then as I climbed into His lap, it became His hands, and I remembered the song… “He’s got the whole world in His hands” …and tears of relief filled my eyes.
I relaxed further.
Friends, He is always near. Always willing. Always welcoming. Never failing.
You really can turn to Him at any moment and receive peace.
As I sit in the lap of His hands, I see another hand come and cup my chin and hold my face looking straight at Him. In His eyes I always find peace. When we stay focused on His eyes, we will not succumb to the waves of life. His eyes give us courage. Love. Acceptance. Freedom. Faith.
How can we lose faith if our eyes are looking into His? It’s impossible.
Here’s the thing.
We choose whether to be at peace or not. We choose whether we will trust Him or not. We choose whether we stay focused on Him or not. We choose whether we walk in fear or faith. We choose.
It’s a choice.
Don’t ever pretend it isn’t. God is not a liar. If He said it, it’s true. He is faithful.
I guess my question to you today is this, whose eyes are you focused on? God’s or the enemy’s?
When we walk in fear and distrust, then we’ve locked eyes with death. Life without God is impossible, if you ask me. I honestly don’t know how people do it.
I choose Him. I hope you will too.
Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw Him walking on the lake, they were terrified, “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s You,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to You on the water.” “Come,” He said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately, Jesus reached out His hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” He said, “why did you doubt?” And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Matthew 14:25-32
365 Days in the Presence 