More

 We live in a more society. More being defined as a greater amount or degree of something. People want more money. More stuff that money buys. More pleasure. More entertainment. More success. More gadgets and gizmos. More and more. Always wanting more. 

I am thinking of one thing it seems people want less. God. A little bit of God seems to suffice for most folks. A little taste of salvation. A little of religion. Less God encounters. Less pursuit of Him. Less desire for more of Him. 

There is so much more available to us. More of God than we can possibly imagine. We settle for less when He offers more. We are far too easily amused with this world to be fascinated by the God of the universe. We settle for the stale crumbs of religion day after day, week after week, and year after year. We chase after more of what we think will fulfill us. We chase after the wind in vain in this pursuit. 

Imagine being called to the Thanksgiving table only to discover stale moldy breadcrumbs on the serving dishes. You look for the other staples you have come to love, but they are nowhere to be found. How would you feel? Disappointed. Angry. 

God offers us Himself which is far greater than a Thanksgiving meal. He offers us the privilege to gorge ourselves on Him. Like overstuffing yourself on Thanksgiving Day to the point of misery with delectable bountiful savory dishes we have come to love. We get full to the point where we cannot eat anther bite. With God He increases our capacity to experience and enjoy Him for all eternity. We are satisfied but never get full. There is the opportunity to always want and receive more.  

More of God is what we need. More of God is what our souls crave. More of Him should be our life-long pursuit. When you look back at your recent devotion and worship activity, has it been religious exercises void of feeling or passion? Has it been a desire for more God encounters?

More. More of God revealing Himself. More of His conviction that leads us to repentance. More fresh encounters with Him in our private devotions. More God experiences as we obey Him. More time with Him. More power to serve Him. More holiness before Him. More passion for Him. We need more. Greater amounts and degrees of Him. More time spent getting to know Him. 

We pursue more. More of what? That very well may define a life well spent pleasing God or one wasted chasing the wind. May God give us the desire and wisdom to pursue more of Him.