"For where
two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.”
Matthew 18:20
I was so blessed to have lunch with a friend this week. As we visited about what was going on
in our lives, I realized the conversation was consistently focused on God. That wasn’t the goal of us getting
together. We were just getting
together to catch up. But as we
spoke, it became evident that God has permeated every area of our lives. We shared what He is teaching us. What He is bringing us through. What He is convicting us of.
As I drove home, I was reminded of Matthew 18:20. "For where two or three gather
together as my followers, I am there among them.” I have heard this verse
countless times. And honestly, I
have used it casually when leading prayer. But as I meditated on the verse, I realized I am just now
understanding what it really means.
"For where two or three gather together as my
followers, I am there among them.”
The key is “followers.” When followers gather together, God is there. What does it mean to be a follower of
Christ? A true follower of Christ
is obsessed with Him. Followers think about Him
constantly. Followers are in continual conversation with Him. Their
entire existence revolves around Him. They have eternal perspective. They walk in moment-by-moment
obedience. So naturally, when
followers gather together, they can't help but radiate Him. He is there
with them.
What do your conversations reveal about what you are
obsessed with? What do you spend
your time thinking about? Are you
a follower of Christ, or a follower of this world?
Heavenly Father, oh how I long to be your follower. I know it is not an easy path, but I
also know that my reward in heaven far outweighs any reward this world can
offer me. I pray that my hunger
and thirst for righteousness is never satisfied, that I am obsessed with You
for all of my days, and that I radiate Your love to everyone I encounter. I love you, Lord.
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