“I rise early, before the sun is up; I cry out for help and put my hope in your words. I stay awake through the night, thinking about your promise.”
This morning, I felt the Lord prompting me to get up and spend some time with Him. It has been a beautiful thing. I feel like I get my coffee and have coffee with Him.
It reminds me of the verse in Rev 3 where it says “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear my voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal (coffee) together as friends.” (Verse 20).
So, this morning I sat down with my coffee and recited that verse and invited Him into my time so I can spend time with Him “as friends.” Isn’t that amazing that the God of the universe wants to have coffee with me, spend time with me, be friends with me?
In my minds eye, I sit relaxed and listen to Him, laugh with Him, cry with Him, sometimes just sit with Him. In my minds eye, when I meditate on this verse, is when I have guests over for dinner. What are we doing? Telling stories, listening, laughing, crying, sharing, just being together.
This verse tells me that is the kind of relationship God wants with me. I want that everyday of my life. Isn’t that the kind of relationship Jesus and the disciples had together? I want to get to know Him, so I will get up every morning to have coffee with my friend.
“Jesus, thank You for waking me up early this morning so we can have coffee together! Thank You, that You consider me Your friend. Welcome, always.”
Join me in choosing today to invite Jesus into your day. Whether it’s through a quiet moment of prayer, reading scripture, or simply reflecting on His presence, let’s start our days with intentionality and openness to His friendship. Share your experiences below and let’s journey together in deepening our relationship with Him.