Open spaces

https://odb.org/2023/08/20/finding-open-spaces

We hear this expression, “give him some space,” which literally can be translated to, “cut him some slack.” Work-wise, we say give him some breathing space, meaning, don’t keep on loading him, he needs time to recover, to catch his breadth.

In our spiritual life, we also need to have some space, some open spaces. Not only in terms of work or tasks but more to commune with God, away from the “busyness” of life, demands from family and people around us. Space to speak to the Father, or the Son or the Holy Ghost. We need open spaces, a “me” time with the Lord like God speaking to Moses in the Tent of Meeting. Face to face, like a friend. A tine to commune with God.

That’s why quiet time is essential to our spiritual life. A time to pray, to worship, to reflect, and to contemplate or mull over things. It is also a time to take stock of where we are in this journey to eternity. Are we anywhere near to fulfilling His plans and purposes for our lives? How far are we from the image of Christ that God wants us to be? Are we now the best we can be for God? Perhaps not, but perhaps we are at the peak of where we are for this season. When the next season comes, we will act and respond accordingly, but for now, we are good. In the journey from Egypt through the wilderness, we are already at Canaan. We may have already conquered our Jericho, yet there are many more battles ahead of us. But maybe for now, we also need that open space before we move to our next Jericho.

Chill with God. Just relax. It’s not only about work, whether at our workplace or in our ministry at the church. There is more to life than our job or our ministry tasks. Of course, we need to start working on our next task at work. Of course, we need to prepare for our next bible study, next worship slot, or next preaching assignment. But in between all that, we need to chill before God and just let Him re-energise and strengthen us again. We need to depend on Him for strength. He is our rock and our stronghold. He is Jehovah Jireh, our provider – the source and the inspiration of our faith. He is our fortress.

Have a blessed Sunday, everyone! Dress up and go to church! Jesus deserves the best from us! Our brethren deserves our best! Let’s sing together in unison and chill with God in worship! In worship, we will see Him face to face in the spiritual realm.