Deeper

[Chad]

Deeper - June 20, 2006

"The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart." 1 Samuel 16:7

The small Flats boat was whipping along on top of the sea. There was no bouncing; just gliding on the glassy waters. What a glorious day! My husband was at the wheel, and as we entered a shallow area, he slowed to make sure we didn't get stuck in the sandy bottom.

Gazing out, I watched the horizon meet the Gulf. I was lost in God's beauty, when Ben exclaimed, "Look at these flats. Lots of grass." Then, " Here's a nice low profile reef."

I peered over the edge, and sure enough, purple sea fans were clearly visible. As we drifted a bit deeper, we could see some larger fish and some coral that had a little more dimension.

Being a fisherman, Ben knows that looking beyond the surface, you see more. The farther you travel in the ocean, the more you see.

It's good to go deeper in the word of God, too. There is more to be seen; more revelation.

It is good, also, to go deeper with the Lord in prayer and meditation. Going deeper with God, and His word, affords us wisdom in our day to day relationships.

The bible tells us that God looks beyond the surface, that He is looking deeper; He is looking at our hearts.

Deeper. Better than shallow. Today may I go deeper with God and His Word.

Contributed by Sally I. Kennedy: boca7565@bellsouth.net Sally is the author of "52 Little Parables from Ireland" Creation House Press.

 

[Snowrose]

Hello Chad,

Your devotion has really struck a nerve within me. I have been asking myself - "How does one go deeper in their relationship with God?" Reading His word and communicating with Him through prayer is a good start. But is there more? This is what was going through my mind after I read your devotion and I have been meditating on it most of the day.

There was a thought that came across my mind, though, for one to go even deeper one must let go of misconceptions or false beliefs. I apologize if my words aren't coming out properly. But for some reason I am struggling with this. Now I am asking myself - "What else am I holding onto that prevents me from going deeper?" I pray that the Lord will reveal the answers to my questions so that I may go deeper.

I thank you for this simple but powerful devotion Chad. God bless you.

Best wishes,
Snowrose