16-17 Jacob woke up from his sleep. He said, “God is in this place—truly. And I didn’t even know it!” He was terrified. He whispered in awe, “Incredible. Wonderful. Holy. This is God’s House. This is the Gate of Heaven.”
So Jacob became aware that God was present, and when he did he was in awe (i used the Message today I like it better than saying he was afraid). It just made me think, am I in awe?
God is in this room with me right now and yet there are probably very few time I act as if I am in awe. There are times a song really strikes me and makes me feel his presence in a way that I don't generally feel it. But he is in my presence at all times, I should recognize this fact and feel it and all feel safe because of it.
not sure this was a point of this chapter but it is where my mind took me.
knut
Sometimes God speaks to me.....through you. Today is a perfect example. I needed to be reminded, today, that God is present here with me. Times are tough here at the General. Layoffs, retirements, and so on. I'm tasked with figuring out the future for our department. Its about 100 people. Do they stay, do I exit them, or do I need to "performance manage" them. It all sucks! I'm not sleeping well, just because of the stress. But, your words give me comfort. To know that God is in my office with me, while I'm wrestling with this stuff, is great. I should be talking to him more as I'm trying to work through it.
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Wow, I had been wondering how much you were being impacted. Sounds way to familiar. I will pray that God shows you how to lead and that you really feel his presence. You will get through this--this too will pass. Your integrity will shine and even those that may not have the outcome they wish for will understand in part through your integrity and care you show them. God has a plan for each person in your 100, its bigger than the General even though we can't see it in the moment. love you brother.
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