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The Kiss Is It

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There is almost nothing I enjoy more than kissing. My wife, Teri, has great lips and when I taste her and enjoy her touch, my heart soars. She is in Colorado now, so I could use one of those wet, warm kisses.

I woke this morning thinking about what I want from God when I see Him. Naturally, the idea of verbal affirmation is compelling. “Well done, good and faithful servant” would sound so sweet. The banquet and a mansion are also delightful to anticipate. And of course, a crown with a cosmic domain to rule would be amazing, I am sure. But God, give me a kiss. That’s the reward I want.To be kissed by God would be the best. And I’m not talking about a kiss on the cheek. I want to be kissed on the lips – a long, lingering kiss. I want to taste Him and for Him to taste me. And if I am wrong to desire it, God forgive me. But make me that prodigal whose Father runs to meet him, who enjoys the welcome embrace of his Father and His warm and loving kiss.

Oh, and by the way, my banker, Polly Vohsen, reversed the $34 overdraft charge! (See my prior post) It seemed like a reminder – whatever it costs in this life to seek after God will be fully repaid. Thank you, Polly!

BREATH OF GOD

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Early this morning I went out to the rumpus room to listen to the scripture on tape. As I lay down on the comfy couch, I thought again how I need God to draw near. In the darkness, a saw a dark outline just in front of my face. While I realized quickly that it was the back of the office chair I use for my laptop, it felt to me as if God had turned his face toward mine. “Breathe on me!” I thought. I need your breath.

Then I wondered, “What would his breath smell like? Would it be like the forest? Would it be like the smell of newly mown field? Maybe it would be full of fragrant spice or sweet like a garden in bloom.”

I imagined his breath visible, giving life to all things. I marveled aloud, “When you breathe, I bet everything comes to life.” It was then I sensed His wry smile, followed by a reply: “That, or everything dies!”

Life and death are in His breath. How will you experience Him? Will you warm or wither? Will God’s breath bless or burn?

While one puff could blast to bits every molecule that makes me, today he exercises restraint.

Thank God that he loves us!

Breathe on us in tenderness, Lord. Even so, burn away all that resists you. We love you, Lord, because you loved first.