Monday, April 2, 2012

I want it all!

I want it all.
I want to know the eternal love that exceeds my greatest comprehension.
I want to know every shadow that the LORD gave to fortell of the coming glory.
I want to know the depth and joy of the dates He placed on His calendar.
I want to know the beauty and perfection of His precepts.
I want to know His true and righteous judgments.
I want to know the comfort He brings in grief, and the new mercies he brings each day.

I know this all in part, but I want to know Him fully.
I want it all.

I want to know the strength that is manifested in weakness.
I want to know the courage exercised by the heroes of faith.
I want to know the joy of seeing prophesies fulfilled in my day.
I want to know the manifest glory that filled the Temples.
I want to know the fire that came from heaven to testify of His majesty.
I want to know the power that resurrects the dead.

I know this all in part, but I want to know Him fully.
I want it all.

I want to know what it is to walk with Him.
I want to know what it is to talk with Him.
I want to know what it is to see Him multiply food for the masses.
I want to know what it is to see Him heal the mute, the deaf and the lame.
I want to know what it is to stand in confidence when the religious accuse and condemn.
I want to know what it is to have perfect faith to lay down my life every day for the will of the Father.

I know this all in part, but I want to know Him fully.
I want it all.

I want to see his disciples walking in full power and authority.
I want to see people filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, and speaking in new tongues.
I want to see lame men walking and dead women arising.
I want to see myriads of Jewish people coming to faith and being zealous for Messiah and His Word.
I want to see the Olive Tree come to full blossom and overflow with natural and wild olives.
I want to see the Body of Messiah be empowered and mobilized to use all their gifts for God's glory.

I know this all in part, but I want to know Him fully.
I want it all.

I want to know what it is to be content in need or in want.
I want to know what it is to pour out my life as a drink offering on behalf of people I love.
I want to know what it is to endure persecutions through the power of the resurrection.
I want to know what it is to be bold enough to name the wolves that sneak into our midst.
I want to know what it is to be in a community that freely exhibits love, grace, gentleness, and forgiveness.
I want to know what it is to be strong in the LORD, and to war with His power.

I know this all in part, but I want to know Him fully.
I want it all.

I want to know what it is to be taken to the third heaven.
I want to know what it is to see Yeshua's eyes of blazing fire.
I want to know what it is to behold the Lamb of God who was slain for the world.
I want to know what it is to prostrate myself at His throne and sing, "Holy, holy, holy!"
I want to know what it is to see His judgments manifest on earth.
I want to know what it is to see Yeshua come as KING of Kings and LORD of Lords.

I know this all in part, but I want to know Him fully.
I want it all.

I want to lay myself before Him on Judgment day bringing sheaves of souls as my offering.
I want to hear Him say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!"
I want to basque in His glory and worship at His footstool.
I want to use all of the gifts He has given me to serve in the world to come.
I want to embrace the loved ones who have gone before me, and exchange stories of His wonders.
I want to walk on streets of gold, bathe in the River, and eat from the Tree of Life.

I know this all in part, but I want to know Him fully.
I want it all.

I want to know what it is to have my feet planted on the earth, but my gaze fixed heavenward.
I want to know what it is to manage my home in joy.
I want to know what it is to love my family with a selfless love- even in hard times.
I want to know what it is to discipline my children like the Holy Spirit disciplines me.
I want to know what it is to enjoy the glories of the mystery of marriage.
I want to know what it is to put Yeshua first in everything I do.

I know this all in part, but I want to know Him fully.
I want it all.

2 comments:

Blue Gate said...

This is just beautifully written and expressed. Thank you Candyce for such an outpouring. I agree with you - I want it all too! Chag Sameach dear sister!

Candyce Joy said...

Thank you Blue Gate for leaving a message. :) I have found that writing is like therapy for me! I have to express my heart in the moment to capture what the Holy Spirit is working in me. Chag Sameach to you too!