Pausing to be with Jesus

In a perfect world, we would enjoy long moments of uninterrupted time spent in the presence of Jesus rather than carving out rare minutes here and there to focus on Him. But it’s not a perfect world, and on this side of Heaven, many of us find it difficult to abide in Christ. To abide means to have such a close relationship with Him that we sense His presence with us as we live, work, and play.

So, what’s the remedy for the seeming disconnect with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ? If we follow the model Jesus gives us in John 15, we see that He is the vine and we are the branches. If this is so, then being disconnected from Him takes away our very life because we are cut off from the true source of all that we need for life and godliness. The truth of John 15:5 is evident: apart from Jesus, we can do nothing, yet, the good news of Philippians 4:13 declares that we can do all things through Christ, who gives us strength. The more time we spend in His presence, the more equipped we are to fulfill the purpose for which He created each of us. If we are unplugged from the source of all that is good, then we are powerless to impact our neighborhood, our workplace, and our community, let alone our WORLD, for the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Let us Walk in His Way:

Dear Lord Jesus, teach us as You taught Your disciples to pray. Make us intentional in our desire to seek You moment by moment throughout our day. Help us to focus on Your promises, Your power, Your love, mercy, and grace. Lord, draw near to us as we draw near to You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

by Corinne “Kinney” deHamel

author of “Walk in His Way” for

Carry the Light Ministries