July 9th, 2023

Has the Lord ever surprised you with an unexpected encounter in the midst of your busy day? It happened to me not long ago and like Jacob of old I heard myself saying, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it” (Genesis 28:16 NKJV). Like Moses standing barefoot before the burning bush or Elijah listening to that “still small voice,” I knew I was standing on holy ground. For a minute, God met me in the midst of my busyness and when He did, it seemed He made all things new. My coffee had grown cold when I returned to my desk, but my heart was strangely warmed.

“The times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.”

— Acts 3:19 (KJV)

Lord Jesus, thank You for infusing our days with Your holy presence. In Your holy name I pray. Amen.