WRITTEN IN HIS BOOK
Today's reading; Leviticus 9-10, Matthew 28, Psalm 37:27-40

"...Come, see where the body was lying." Matthew 28:6 NLT

"When they saw him, they worshiped him--but some of them still doubted!" Matthew 28:17 NLT

Three years ago this week I stood beside the empty tomb in Jerusalem.

I've had my photo album out looking through the pictures. I've had my journal out re-reading my notes from each of those miracle-filled ten days.

I've re-visited my time in the Holy Lands on this anniversary of my visit.

But this morning, I see myself in His Book. I see myself written into the Scriptures.

I stood beside the empty tomb they believe Jesus once lay in.

I stood beside the Sea of Galilee.

I stood inside the pit where they believe Jesus may have been held the night before His crucifixion.

I stood beside the rock outcrop they believe to be Golgotha.

And I have stood in His presence, seen Him at work, worshipped Him--and still doubted.

It's not that I doubted that He could...it's just that I wonder some days if He would for me.

Would He move on behalf of the list of prayer requests I lay before His feet each morning?

Would He act in ways that I know He can, for the people I love and problems I have?

Would He show up powerfully, majestically and most worthy to be praised in regards to the fears, hurts and unknowns that I carry to His throne?

Would He be faithful to finish what I believe He started?

Would He do for me what I've seen Him do for others--and comfort me when His answer for me doesn't look like theirs?

Would He hear my prayers, even when they are prayed wrongly, selfishly, more like plans presented for His approval than seeking His will?

Would He allow me grace once more?

I don't get it--I have stood in His presence, worshiped Him--and still find myself doubting.

I'm seeing myself in the Scriptures today. Maybe, even though you didn't travel with me three years ago, you are seeing yourself, too.