Last Monday night at our church prayer time, a prayer birthed in me. I prayed it would be a week of groaning to learn and understand more about God. That we would use all our mind, and heart AND strength to dig and learn and comprehend Scripture to a new depth.
Then I went home and carried on with my week.
Sunday morning rolled around and all of a sudden I realized God had answered that prayer and I didn't even recognize it.
All day Saturday I wrestled with Scripture in preparation for teaching the age 8-12 Sunday School. I read, and researched about Old Testament sacrifices and the tabernacle, and covenants and how it all related to Jesus and the new covenant.
After hours of this, I got to the point where I said to myself and God, "there is so much here! There is just so much to understand! I am overloaded!"
I was reading Exodus, and Leviticus and Hebrews. I was reading commentaries and articles. I groaned and I shook my head, and then I texted Dave. (he was at the ski hill with Anna-Lee and a friend). "Dave, please pray for me. I am overloaded with Scripture and information. I need clarity to know what to focus on for Sunday School!"
And so, clarity came, Sunday rolled around and as I was getting ready for church, it all of a sudden dawned on me. I got what I prayed for. Depth, groaning , and using my strength to dig deeper.
Thank you Lord. It is rich, and You are fun.
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