When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him? Psalm 8:3-4 ESV
A few weeks ago as I was headed home from work, I found out that the governor was in town. He had flown in earlier for an event and was scheduled to fly out within the hour. I immediately set my course for the airport, conscious to keep my foot light on the gas pedal so as to stay in reasonable proximity of the posted speed limit.
I wasn't anticipating a sit-down with Governor Desantis. I had small hope of even seeing him, let alone meeting him. Sure, I thought it would be great to be able to shake his hand and say thank you, but I wasn't expecting to get that opportunity.
When I arrived at the airport, his plane was still there. Happily, I had made it in time. There were a couple of very visible security guys wandering around, so I just tried to behave as naturally as possible, claiming a cup of coffee and cookie for myself, as is my habit when I find myself at the airport. I did, however, stay hyper-alert to what was going on around me, still hoping I might yet catch a glimpse of the governor.
Ultimately, the only glimpse I got was of his feet as he never actually came inside the airport. He was driven right to the plane and boarded on the side opposite my view.
The funny thing is that I wasn't disappointed. I had known it was a bit of a longshot that I would have gotten to see him up close. It still felt like a privilege to have just been in reasonable proximity to the governor.
The next morning - and every morning since - I have stumbled out of bed and made myself a cup of coffee, preparing to spend time with Someone far more distinguished than Ron Desantis. There is no uncertainty of whether the Lord will be gone before I arrive. I don't have to hope to merely catch a glimpse of His feet. I don't worry that He's on a tight schedule. And I do not have to wonder if I might just get a handshake and a moment to say thank You before He rushes away to tend to something else. He waits for me!
And I take this privilege so much for granted.
The governor of Florida doesn't even know I exist. The Creator of the universe knows me by name!
The governor had important things to do and important people to meet. My God considers ME important!
As I have continued to mull over that day, my thoughts have ranged from guilt to awe, and many points in between. Time spent with God and for God is the greatest privilege and best investment I could enjoy in any moment, and yet I so often treat these times lightly. I often consider serving to be a chore and an obligation. I am making a conscious effort to reframe my perspective.
And I guess that's my encouragement to you today.
Take a moment and think about someone you would like to meet (or maybe someone you actually have met already). How exciting would that be? How special would it make you feel to spend some time actually talking to that person, and how long would you remember the experience. Who would you tell?
Then step back and give yourself a little perspective. However rich or famous or important that individual may be by the world's standards, that pales in comparison with your Heavenly Father who is waiting for you to come to Him. Take some time today to be honored with time in His presence.
...Just a thought...
