Experiencing Divine Intimacy

Saturday’s Reflection

SOMETIMES WHEN I READ the Bible devotionally, the text does not “speak” to me at that moment. Then I must be steadfast in the obligation to wait for God in silence and trust the Spirit to nudge me when I need to receive the words I have read. . . .
When God blesses us with divine intimacy, it is appropriate to express gratitude but not to cling to the experience of joy or try to repeat it. The God of grace does not keep a strict timetable of blessing but surprises us with loving presence when we least expect it.

- Elizabeth Canham
A Table of Delight

From pages 67-68 of A Table of Delight: Feasting with God in the Wilderness by Elizabeth J. Canham. Copyright & copy; 2005 by Elizabeth J. Canham. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Upper Room Books. http://www.upperroom.org/bookstore/. Learn more about or purchase this book.

Today’s Question

When do you especially feel the God’s presence? Share your reflections.

Today’s Scripture Reading

Matthew 28:1-10/a>

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