“Come sit with me”
My grandson isn’t talking yet, but he’s developed a supply of non-verbal methods of communication to make his wishes known. This past week, as I worked in the kitchen, he tapped me on the leg to get my attention. Showing me a book he’d selected, he pointed toward the living room. I followed and he patted the seat he’d selected for me as if to say, “Come sit with me.”
I smiled as I sat on the beanbag chair he chose. He grunted and huffed as he maneuvered another chair into position and plopped down across from me. He grinned his approval and began looking at his book.
Without saying a word, he accomplished his goal of having me sit with him. He’d sought my attention and used the skills he had to bring me to his side.
Come sit with me
How often does our Lord call us to sit with Him–to take time to join Him in meditation, prayer, or reading scripture?
How do we respond to His call? Do we eagerly join Him or make excuses?
“I’m too tired.“
If we’re exhausted and overworked, do we make the excuse we’re too tired? Yet Jesus reminds us we can find rest with Him.
Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. (Matthew 11:28-29)
“I’m too busy.“
Life is busy. Many times we’re overwhelmed with responsibilities. We may feel we don’t have time to “sit with God,” but Jesus reminds us how important it is to take time to be with Him. His words to Martha, when she complained of being too busy, urge us not to let our hectic schedule stop us from God time.
“Martha. Martha,” The Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few are needed–or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken from her.” (Luke 10:41-42)
I don’t believe God cares whether I spend time with Him or not.
When we assert that God doesn’t care whether we spend time with Him, we’re putting ourselves down. Our Father loves us with an infinite love beyond our comprehension. Who among us would give their child over to death–a horrible death on the cross, to save someone else? Our Father thinks each of us is unique and special.
This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. (1 John 4:10)
Our Father loves us. Jesus loves us.
How do you respond when our Lord calls, “Come sit with me?”
I pray we can find time to sit with Him–praise and worship Him–read and meditate on his Word–and show our love for Him through loving and serving others.
Katherine, this is exactly what I needed this morning. My life has been hectic and I have failed to sit in my Savior’s presence. Thank you for this sweet reminder.
I’ve not been consistent in sitting in my Savior’s presence either, Lisa. I hope to do better. Sometimes the messages I share are just what I need, too. I hope we can encourage each other. Wishing you joy and blessings.
Great thoughts! Haven’t started reading your book yet but know I will enjoy when I do. So good to see and talk to you last week for a few minutes . Praying for your ministry and you.
It was great to see you, too, Martha. Maybe it won’t be years before we have a chance to talk again! Thank you for your prayers and your encouragement. May God bless you and your ministry of service to Him.
Thanks for the much-needed reminder, Katherine. Blessings.
Thank you for stopping by and reading, Diana. I’m grateful for your encouragement and prayers.
What a precious time with your grandson 💙 and a great way to remind us of how our Creator longs to have one-on-one time with us.
We grandmothers are thankful for those special times, aren’t we? And we are infinitely blessed by our Savior’s love and faithfulness. Wishing you a Happy Valentine’s Day, Connie, and a joyful week.
Katherine, how beautiful that you are a part of your grandson’s early love of books. I hope you give this piece of writing to him one day so that he has a memory to inspire him to “come sit” with Jesus. Beth:)
Thank you, Beth. Your kindness and encouragement are a blessing for me. I hope you have a wonderful week. Wishing you continued blessings in your ministry of service to our Lord.
Something about being around our grandchildren opens our hearts to receive spiritual truths.
I definitely need to learn to sit with Jesus more. Thanks, Katherine.
Terri, I absolutely agree. I’ve learned so much from being a grandmother, and I also need to sit more often with Jesus. Those spiritual truths don’t just jump into our minds and hearts–it takes some effort on our part. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Wishing you joy and blessings!
How amazing to think the God of the universe wants to spend time with us. His love makes all the difference in my life.
I agree, Annie. Our Father’s love for us is SO amazing. We are blessed beyond measure. You are right–His love makes all the difference. Joy and blessings!
I love the thought of “Come sit with me.” What a sweet invitation and illustration of the Father’s love. Thank you for that touching analogy.
As a grandmother, I know you understand the amazing gift of love our grandchildren are for us. We learn so much from this experience, don’t we? Praying for you, Sylvia.
A fabulous message, Katherine. And your book arrived in the mail the other day. Hoping to write about it in the coming weeks. Thanks and God bless!
Thank you, Nancy! I’m so excited that you ordered a copy of Honoring God with My Body. I hope and pray that you will be blessed by reading it. Thank you for your support and encouragement. Wishing you a joyful day!
So many beautiful imagery in your post Katherine. And so often i come up with excuses to not sit with Jesus. I pray he never gives up on me.
I’m so grateful He doesn’t give up on us, Yvonne. If that were the case, I would have run out of chances years ago. Thank you for your kind words. Wishing you a blessed week.
Such an endearing story to remind us that we need to sit with the Lord. No Excuses! And sooo wonderful, He wants us to sit with Him! Thank you, Katherine!
Aren’t we blessed, Kathy, that our Lord is always ready, willing, and joyful to be spending time with us when we seek Him? Thanks so much for your kind encouragement, my friend. Wishing you joy and blessings!
“Come sit with me.” What a gentle invitation – no pressure, no requirements, That is our open invitation from Jesus.
Your anecdote perfectly describes a toddler communicating his wishes and made me smile as I remembered my own precious grandchildren at this stage.
Candyce, our grandchildren grow up so fast (too fast), don’t they? But they are such a gift of love. I’m blessed that mine live close by. You are right about the gentle invitation–our Lord never forces us, but asks, “Come to me.” Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Wishing you sunshine and blessings.
What an important reminder you share here, Katherine. I enjoy a morning quiet time, but I need to spend more time listening to the Father as I read His Word and pray. Thank you for this precious truth the story of your grandson illustrated.
Thank you for your encouragement, Jeannie. I also need more quiet time in His Word and listening to His guidance. Sometimes my schedule is overloaded, but I need to remember what’s most important. Wishing you joy and blessings!
So many lessons we can take from this, and from your young grandson Ms. Katherine. As I was listening to you share this story on PJNET.tv last evening, I thought about the book and how God sometimes has to remind me of how important it is to sit with Him and reason with Him as I read His Word. I can’t wait in a few years to read of how he’s asking you for, “… just one more Bible story memaw.” 🙂 Thank you for sharing this blessing with us today, and for the reminder to come sit with Him from time to time each day.
I know you’ve mentored many young folks during your lifetime, J.D., you’re such a wonderful role model and encourager. I’m thankful for your hours spent with AWANA children and those young people you’ve guided on the ranch. And another wonderful blessing we receive from those hours with young folks? They teach us old folks some lessons, too. I think it is possible to teach “old dogs new tricks” if we (the old dogs) are willing to learn. Throughout my teaching career I learned from my students. As a parent and grandparent, I’m still gathering knowledge. I pray that we old folks can keep learning the lessons God sends us in a variety of ways and use that precious knowledge to better serve Him. Thank you for your service to our Father and His children, dear friend.
I love that God wants and desires to spend time with us. Such a beautiful post.
I love that, too, Jen. Isn’t it amazing that God loves each of with His infinite capacity to love and wants a relationship with all of us? Too much for my feeble brain to comprehend! Wishing you a great week.
Such a beautiful reminder your grandson brought to us all. “Come sit with me.” Indeed. May we spend time with our grandchildren and in so doing, convey how deeply we love them. And may we convey our love to our Father as we sit quietly in His Presence. children can bring us the sweetest lessons! Blessings!
I’m so thankful for the gift of love–our Father’s love for us and our ability to give and receive love to and from family, friends, our church community, and those fellow authors who support us from great distances. And the gift of love through grandchildren is near the top of the list! Wishing you a week filled with joy and blessings, Joanne.