Nothing Compares......

Can someone who has truly met the Lord ever be in love with anything else more than Him? People often ask me what book I've read that is a must read for everyone. I am not an avid reader but there is nothing that I can think of that is a "must read" other than scripture. I have never been affected by a book written by man like the way God's direct words have on me. There is a lot of talk about God and literature expounding the preciousness of God but nothing compares to meeting Him yourself. Reading about God and talking about God is not the same as meeting God and knowing God. We are inspired by testimonies. We are enlightened by good exposition of scripture. Our world views are stretched by deep insights but only the word of God can produce faith that changes us for good. Taste and see that the Lord is good. I can tell you how great Christ is and be as articulate as Shakespeare and as powerful in presentation as John Piper but it can never replace us meeting Him in person. Seek the Lord with ALL YOUR HEART, is what our Lord commands. Our God is not hiding. He is simply waiting for us to realize how much we desperately Need Him and in response Want Him. Have you ever had something so good that just the thought of having that again makes your stomach growl and mouth water? Meeting the Lord has that same affect when you have truly met Him. Meet Him. Don't be satisfied with talks of Him. Don't settle for pictures of Him. Don't settle for testimonies about Him. Seek the Lord and determine to know and love Him with all your heart. He is not far. He is waiting.