Come

Come, now is the time to worship
Come, now is the time to give your heart
Come, JUST AS YOU ARE to worship
Come, JUST AS YOU ARE before your God
COME!!

   The words to that worship song come to my mind as I reflect on Chambers' reading for today.

   "Come unto me...." (Matthew 11:28). This is the verse that Chambers uses to key his comments to today. As I think about the tone of Jesus' voice as he speaks this, it seems to fall somewhere between a command and a pleading. It is more like, "I know what you need, some just come and receive".

   Chambers: "...while all the time God has stood with His hands outstretched not only to take you but also for you to take Him. Just think of the invincible, unconquerable, and untiring patience of Jesus, who lovingly says, "Come to Me. . . .".

   So how do I truly come? Only by giving up my "rights" to myself can I know the fullness that Christ offers, and only by coming can I go and serve.

   Listen to the song:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPWq8eM4lu8

   COME