A Glory Moment
I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8:12
ME: Jesus, I DO want to follow You wherever You lead me but this doesn’t look safe to me.
JESUS: Why? You are not afraid of heights. Are you struggling with your trust issue again?
ME: I suppose I am. Ummm…How am I going to get up there?
JESUS: You are going to hold My hand and let Me lead you safely to the top. There are things I want to show you.
ME: Can’t we just look at a picture? I’m not really into mountain climbing. I’m old and slightly arthritic. My eyes are not good and I…
JESUS: Let’s go. Hold My Hand tightly and don’t look back. Keep your focus only on Me.
ME: I am not sure about this but I will be obedient. I do not know what lies ahead, however, You do. Isn’t this where the rubber meets the road? I must walk by faith and not look at what is around me.
JESUS: Yes, precious child, you have spoken My words very well. Keep climbing. It isn’t much farther. You can do this.
ME: (mumbled) I sure hope so!
JESUS: I heard that and you must believe Me when I tell you I will never leave you nor forsake you. Take a deep breath for the air up here is pure and the view is beyond your imagination.
ME: Wow! I made it to the top…with Your help of course. Look, it is clear up here. Everything below seems so tiny and far away.
JESUS: That is why I brought you up here. I wanted to separate you from the world for just a few moments. I want you to experience what it feels like to be far away from problems and concerns and to be with Me—alone in My Presence.
ME: Oh Jesus! It is such a glory moment! I feel lighter and freer than I have ever felt. Being with You is amazing but not being weighed down by earthly stuff is a bit surreal.
JESUS: Yes, My child. Take it all in. Remember what you can and can’t see.
ME: I’m not sure what I am seeing but I want this feeling to last forever.
JESUS: You know you cannot stay here.
ME: I sort of figured that. But You know I want to stay, don’t You?
JESUS: Who wouldn’t? But now it’s time to return. You are going to hold My hand again and I will lead you; don’t look down, but keep your eyes on Me. Trust Me! I will guide you back to your community of people. I want you to tell them about this. Let them know that they can have the same kind of glory moment as often as they choose.
ME: What if they don’t believe me?
JESUS: I have gifted you with a special talent. Trust Me, they will!