By Kate Borders
This night as I sink tired, yet comfortably into bed I am overwhelmed by all those whose place of rest is so uncomfortable.
This night some sleep too hot, so hot it takes your breath away…others are too cold. Some too dry, their bodies and land parched for clean refreshing water. Others are too wet. The rain soaks their roof and walls and floors and bed, it takes away their comfort and threatens their safety. Yet their exhaustion drives them to sleep, but I imagine it’s a fitful sleep. Sound sleep interrupted by questions of safety and what will fill the children’s empty bellies.
So this night, overwhelmed with gratefulness for my safe and comfortable bed, I am reminded of my need for mercy. Why I enjoy the safety and comfort I do not know.
I am also overwhelmed with gratefulness that my acceptance with Creator God is based not on my work or my righteousness, but on the perfect righteousness of Christ and His perfect, saving, redeeming sacrifice.
So while I rest in being a child of the Most High God by faith in Jesus Christ, I am reminded of His words that to whom much is given, much will be required.
So this night I find myself sinking into my safe comfortable bed begging that He will allow me to be spent that those who are hurting may know His redemption, not only in their hearts but in their lives.
Lord Jesus, have mercy.