I'm still in Godspell-mode. The simplicity of this classic musical belies the intensity of the underlying emotions. The beliefs so cleanly stated.
She begins with..."Master".
Then tells him her most heartfelt prayer. What she wants more than anything. The deepest desire of her soul.
She tells her Master how she wants to live her life.
See him. Love him. Follow him.
And not just that - but more every single day. Day by day - to have more of the same.
Clarity. Love. Obedience.
How simple.
Oh - I'm sure it wasn't simple for the Apostles. Leaving families, friends, a roof over their heads...to follow a possible crackpot. A man who promised them a world they wouldn't live to see.
Jesus promised them - eternal life. Follow him. Love him. See him. And have life everlasting ... by his side.
And here we are - 2000 years later - and in faith, still longing to See Him, Love Him, Follow Him. A perfect prescription for faith, for that deep longing within each of us.
Like the Apostle in Godspell - from the deepest part of my existence - Master, I want to see thee more clearly, love thee more dearly, and follow thee more nearly.
Day by Day.
Love this and have for years, especially since Micah 6:8 is one of my favorite Gospel words…….”act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with my God…..these three things.
ReplyDeleteLove these Saturday coffee chats! Thank you, Kris, beautifully interpreted...💝
Thank you, Gramma13, for your kind words. Peace in Christ.
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