SO WE CAN
Today's reading: Psalm 78-80

"...Revive us again so we can call on your name once more." Psalm 80:18 NLT

When I think about this verse, here is what comes to mind...

A person being given the opportunity to come up out of the deep waters for the third time. Gasping for breath. Calling out the name of Jesus.

A person given a few more breaths before his life ends. Through labored breathing. With a slowed pulse. Just enough energy left to whisper the name of Jesus.

A person careening into an accident. Seeing the oncoming car. Pressing the brake harder than ever before. The flashing red lights. The shooting pain. The strangers helping. Repeating Jesus' name over and over.

A momma pacing the floor at night with a feverish baby in her arms. In the darkest of the night. When the doctor's offices are closed. The medicines haven't worked. The semblance of sleep foreign to her. Singing Jesus' name over her child like a lullaby.

Just enough time, energy and hope to call on the name of Jesus.

No grand accomplishments. No audience. No world impacting evangelistic message.

Just His name on our lips.