Now when Jesus was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, a woman came up to Jesus with an alabaster flask of very expensive ointment, and she poured it on his head as he reclined at table. And when the disciples saw it, they were indignant, saying, “Why this waste? For this could have been sold for a large sum and given to the poor.” But Jesus, aware of this, said to them, “Why do you trouble the woman? For she has done a beautiful thing to me. (Matthew 26:6-10),
How often have you stolen away with Jesus for some extended time? Does it feel extravagant? Does the enemy, whisper, "Why waste such precious time?"
Jesus is honored by our time and our devotion to Him. Why not plan to spend a whole morning, afternoon, day or even a weekend retreat with Him?
Pam Farrell share several creative ways to splurge on your time with Jesus, but I want to highlight her reason behind the extravagance:
I know these can't be everyday quiet-time experiences, but I find that if I have a few of these sprinkled throughout the year, I keep a better perspective on life as a whole. Maybe it is because these are special events that slow down my pace and my thoughts. I regain clarity and composure as I draw into God's presence for a longer period of time.
©Pam Farrel from 30 Ways to Wake Up Your Quiet Time (IVP). For more devotional books by Pam www.Love-wise.com
What are some ways you enjoy splurging
your time and self for Jesus?
Kel - I love the times of retreat - often it costs time away from home and some costs to enjoy a retreat-like experience, but I am always richly blessed by the investment as I am drawn in times of spiritual retreat, He rewards me with new revelations of himself and encourages me to press on. Anything we give him, he always gives us back in greater measure. We can't out-splurge our God, can we?
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Kelly
Amen, sister! I love retreating with you and at your country place...thanks for the welcome and hospitality...God has some big dreams for you!
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