Ninety-five days ago I started a journey. I actually thought it was going to take me 121 days to reach the finish line. I never really doubted that I’d complete it, but I certainly didn’t expect it to be as enjoyable as it was.
The journey was very, very simple: Read the Bible by May 11th. And meet once a week with some guys who are doing the same thing. That’s it. Read…chat.
Here, on this last morning, God showed up again in a small – but powerful – way. A little background… I’ve been setting my alarm for 6am and reading until one of my three kids gets up (usually between 6:45-7am). This morning I actually woke up and glanced at my clock 18 minutes early. Temptation…roll over. Then I thought, I better get up. Maybe I’ll need those extra minutes.
Downstairs I went. Coffee was poured, I plopped down on the couch, and cracked my Bible open to the book of Revelation. Visions of worship. Visions of battle. Visions of sin, evil – and death itself – being conquered by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. Visions of the Lamb of God. Visions of a new heaven, new Jerusalem, new earth, and restored relationship between God and His children.
Not more than 60 seconds after finishing the final “Amen” of chapter 22, Sarah and Caleb came walking down the stairs and into my lap. If I hadn’t gotten up 18 minutes early, I would have started my day frustrated with my kids as they “interrupted” my last 3-4 chapters. Instead – I was thrilled. I had been with my Father. They wanted to be with theirs. They were smiling. I was smiling. And I have a feeling my Father was smiling too.
…and the journey continues…
Hi Keith,
Congrats, well done – I have had a slow fortnight and so far on my read through, I am up to Numbers 34, but really enjoying it, thanks for the idea.
Glad you’re enjoying the read thru Wayne. I’m starting again today! Love it.