Ezra 1; Psalm 84&85; Luke 7

EPeterson in the intro to Ezra says:' Men and women who find their identity in God - don't find an easy time of it. Never have. Never will..........Worship and text continue to be foundational for recovering and maintaining identity as the people of God.'

I love the text/scriptures where am I in worship? ...the face down of humbling being before You?
Fear of You....or just in FEAR begging for You?

not easy...never easy....for sure more and more in the choosing ....no yeilded to ~ surrendered to.....feeling YOUR protection

Psalm 84:11 He doesn't scrimp with his traveling companions.

(The picture this brings...the proximity in a van traveling together...packed you get to know each other....)

and then in Luke Jesus on his way to take care of a Roman Captains servant??? vs.9-10 9-10 Taken aback, Jesus addressed the accompanying crowd: "I've yet to come across this kind of simple trust anywhere in Israel, the very people who are supposed to know about God and how he works." When the messengers got back home, they found the servant up and well.
and also in Daniels time Kings worshiping You because of his faith- his DEPENDENCE on You. Do people see that dependence in me? this simple trust - that's my prayer Abba...THAT'S my prayer...and my prayer for those who KNOW so much in their heads for what they know to drop down into their hearts and break them...break their hearts and send them to worshiping You...
so He's taken aback and then his heart broke
vs. 11-15 Not long after that, Jesus went to the village Nain. His disciples were with him, along with quite a large crowd. As they approached the village gate, they met a funeral procession—a woman's only son was being carried out for burial. And the mother was a widow. When Jesus saw her, his heart broke. He said to her, "Don't cry." Then he went over and touched the coffin. The pallbearers stopped. He said, "Young man, I tell you: Get up." The dead son sat up and began talking. Jesus presented him to his mother.

So my Jesus...God w/skin on feeling.....that blows me away for some reason...and then and then his description of John comforts me...
Jesus talking to Simon about the town harlot...Simon is quietly rebuked....Jesus saying those forgiven many many sins are very grateful vs. 47....that's what happens here w/You quietly rebuked and forgiven....and I come back over and over ....confessing and repenting and...worshiping and grateful.....

Not easy...never easy...but Abba now, now.... to do any less seems RIDICULOUS....
Please keep me here begging for Your forgiveness....humbling asking for and receiving it and guidance praying to be responsively obedient IN YOUR GUIDANCE .....facedown worshiping and then passionately gratefully remembering He doesn't skrimp with his traveling companions.........Thank You Abba Thank You Jesus....just Wow this morning....scared to death and yet WOW....