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Pressing in on Jesus

In other readings of Luke 5, I’ve passed over these words. But this time they grab my attention. Verse 1 says the crowd was “pressing in on Jesus to hear God’s Word.”  

Pressing in. There’s hunger expressed in those words. A yearning for what is real and true. 

I want to press in and hear God’s Word, drawing near to the One who is the Way, the Truth and the Life. Abiding.

Sometimes it’s the hunger of my soul to do so. Other times it’s the fruit of a formed habit. Pure and simple discipline. 

Regardless, I know it’s essential. Necessary.

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The way of escape

We walked into a solitary confinement cell at Alcatraz. Dark and small.  With double doors to keep out any light. No way of escape.

Solitary confinement cell in Alcatraz prison.

The prisoners that were allowed to look outside or walk to the yard, had stunning views of San Francisco and the surrounding towns. Beautiful hills and shores.

But those in solitary saw nothing much beyond the confining walls of their dark cells.

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When I am afraid

“When I am afraid, I will trust in You, I will trust in You, I will trust in You….In God whose Word I praise.”

Steve Green’s “Hide ‘Em in Your Heart” recording of Scripture songs for children played often in our home. But this particular song was on repeat in my mind. On my lips.

Even after the kids were in bed fast asleep.

Karachi scene. “Across the street” by artist Yawar Imam 1996
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