I was driving to work one morning a couple of months back. It was a snow day for the school kids. Lots of schools were closed that day actually. Since I was working outside, I made sure I had all my gear. The boots. The hat. The layers. Funny though, as I drove. The roads were pretty good. In fact, they were totally clear. No snow. No real wind to speak of. The forecast was for nasty stuff; and so, all the closings. But anyone riding around that morning, who didn’t know what was expected, would think the schools were nuts to close. Anyone who didn’t know what to expect, would not be prepared. They’d get caught in it. But I was expecting it, and I was ready, and so were all the schools. So…. what is the forecast…..when you approach worship. Can you be caught unprepared, because it didn’t seem like anything was going to happen. I think we need to approach every corporate gathering for worship, with the full expectation that it’s going to get nasty…in a good kind of way. Strap on your boots folks, it’s about to hit. I think our approach and preparation is important. In fact, I might even say that it plays a role in what does transpire. If God sees that we are not expecting anything, and not preparing, can you see how that might communicate to Him that we don’t look for Him to show up? And on the other hand, if we are strapping on our boots, even though the roads are clear, can you see how God might say, “Well then, this to me is a clear invitation”. So, quite simply put, ask and it will be given. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened to you. Expect, and He will never disappoint.
