“Peter said to Him,
‘Lord, why can’t I follow You now?’”
John 13:37
Jesus had created a “blank space” for His friends. They had just finished what would be their last meal together. It was a special meal, remembering how God had miraculously delivered His people from their slavery in Egypt, and brought them to the Land He had promised them. Jesus was leaving the room. Peter wanted to go with Him.
But Jesus was heading to the cross. And Peter was going to hear a rooster crow three times.
For three years they had been together. They had experienced God, and their lives had completely changed. They had been very busy together, watching… learning… following…and being included in the Work that Jesus had come to earth to do. They’d seen miracles. They’d learned of God…heaven….and how to be part of God’s Plan for the people He had created. They’d had front row seats, and had actively participated in the life of Jesus for three years.
When God creates a “blank space” in our lives, it is difficult for us. Especially when we don’t understand it….had not expected it….had not asked for it. It leaves us with unknowns…questions…anxieties…and often pain. It is hard to stand in the space…and wait.
Peter experienced that.
But God has a Purpose for the “space” He has created or allowed in our lives, often not of our own choosing.
The Truth is, God is in that space. Just as much as He has been in the active, purposeful activities we have been part of, sometimes even for a lifetime.
What does “the Space” offer us?
- Time to LISTEN
- THINK
- BREATHE
- LOOK into my own HEART
- SPEND OPEN-ENDED TIME WITH HIM
- PREPARE FOR WHAT IS COMING . . .
Filling “The Space” may take away from the opportunity God has offered to simply look into your own heart . . . and into His. He has a Purpose for the Space that He has permitted. Don’t lose the opportunity laid before you. He is there.
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