John 18:1-5…
1 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.
2 Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples. 3 So Judas came to the garden, guiding a detachment of soldiers and some officials from the chief priests and the Pharisees. They were carrying torches, lanterns and weapons.
4 Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, “Who is it you want?”
5 “Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied.
“I am he,” Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there with them.)
6 When Jesus said, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground.
“I am he.” EiÎmið. Literally “I am.”
And they “fell.” Piðptw. To withdraw from a high place to a lower one. To lay prostrate in worship.
Wherever I am, whatever I am, however I am – Jesus, You are. Let me experience that, totally aware, today.
Take me from my high place to a lower one. Humbled and surrendered and grateful from head to toenails for all You are and are to me.
Fall me.
CardsFan says:
Amen
Kim/Doodles says:
Normally, a lurker. Today – first to comment. I enjoy your blog Shaun and because of you and other Compassion bloggers, I sponsor a Kenyan kid. Looking to sponsor #2 – soon!
Annie says:
Shaun, You have no idea how much I needed to hear what I just read. I got not-so-good news from my Oncologist today. Tumor markers are up significatly and I have just been asking God to PLEASE keep me focused on Him. Lenten Service tonight and I am the Worship Leader – can’t be having an emotional melt-down. “I CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens me!”
Shaun Groves says:
You sure can have an emotional meltdown. Of all places, church is the place where you can. Hoping you will confide and confess and lean on your faith family and friends often and with confidence that God is shown strong in your weakness.
Praying for you, Annie.
Gigi says:
Sweet Annie…I walked this journey with my beloved husband. We were so blessed to have people praying for us throughout. Please know that I am praying for you tonight and will be adding you to my prayer journal. May you know His peace. May His comfort enfold you like your favorite blanket until you know it’s warmth as well as you know your own skin. May you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that while there may be things unknown ahead for YOU – nothing is unknown to HIM and He is with you through it ALL. God bless you today, tomorrow and always!
xo,
Gigi
Shawna says:
Beautiful….
MagdaE says:
Couldn’t have been better said. AMEN!
Working on my tunnel vision says:
I am taking my last semester of college classes and I have been struggling with being overwhelmed, wondering if I bit off more than I can chew. Your post reminded me that God is really the center of everything and showed me how often I forget to dwell on the fact that HE IS.
Sarah says:
Thank you for sharing this… beautiful reminder…
Kris says:
Definitely needed this. Things have been rough lately.
Gigi says:
Yes…Amen!!
caroline says:
Awesome post. Is it part of a song yet? if not should be.