So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. “Quick,” he said, “get three seahs of fine flour and knead it and bake some bread.” Then he ran to the herd and selected a choice, tender calf and gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. Genesis 18:6-7
Our concept of time has changed so much in modern days. When we hurry to do something, it generally can be done in minutes. At one time, the same task would have taken hours to complete.
One day Abraham had three visitors, one of which was the Lord Himself. Abraham hurried about to have a meal prepared. Now, meal preparation for Abraham wasn’t like it is today. The bread Sarah made would have taken hours to rise before it was baked. And the calf would have been killed, dressed, then cooked over an open fire. This, too, would have taken hours.
I wonder. What did the visitors do while they waited? Did they sit and talk with Abraham? Did they talk among themselves? Or did they simply enjoy the day?
Lord, I have been racing about for the past few weeks, and I have missed so many chances to simply sit and enjoy You. The ministry opportunities have been fabulous, but without You, none of this is worth it. I think I would rather stay home with You than to perform before hundreds of thousands.
Oh, I’ve felt Your presence. I have marveled at the blessings You provide. But to simply sit – to watch You – to listen for Your voice – this is what I miss.
Help me, Lord, to find the energy and desire to spend more time with You. If we need to meet like this every night, I want to be here. But I need Your strength. My body is too fragile. All this hurrying about means nothing, unless I can hurry to Your side and simply sit.