Experiencing a Bit of Heaven on Earth - Jesus' Heart for Us

In every heart lies a great desire to love another to the point of moving their heart. When our hearts are touched by another, our emotions are stirred and we call it being “moved.” It is intimacy we long for. It is intimacy we are made for. No one should be sorry for longing for this, for our hearts are made to have such sweet moments both with God and others. We are meant to both receive and give this kind of love. Whether it is a friend, a spouse, or a family member, our hearts are made for such kind of relationships. It is inside of every single person and we can’t deny the fact that we love being loved and love giving love. We were made for this.

In the heart of God, it is the same longing that is found. Deep within His heart lies such desire for friendship and intimacy with us. It is not the angels that His heart desires, though they must be glorious. It is humans like you and I that catch His glance. Though He is high and lofty sitting on a throne, He stoops so low as to look at us, calling us by name and longing simply that we would open our hearts to Him. He wants to serve us, help us, come along side us, and love us. What kind of God is this that truly wants to be involved in our lives? He wants to hear our voice, but not out of duty. He loves when we are sincere...when we actually think about what we are telling Him, and not say a quick prayer for the sake of checking it off. For who wants to be talked to simply out of duty? He longs for sincere words from us. Just like us, He loves to be moved and He loves to be loved. And just like us, He wants someone to share His thoughts with. And just like us, He wants to be listened to and enjoyed.

Next time you talk to Him, think about what you are saying. Don’t be so quick to say the list of needs you have before hitting the sack. Yes, He wants you to ask for things. He absolutely does! But make it a goal to stop for a moment, quiet your heart, and tell Him how you feel about Him. In doing so, be ready to listen to Him as He begins to unfold His heart towards you. You will begin to experience the tenderness and compassion that He has for you. Stick with it and you will find that your heart will become more and more aware of His presence until you too are moved by His thoughts and affection towards you. It is an invitation for all of us – young, old, poor, single, married, etc. It’s an invitation to experience a bit of heaven on earth – the heart of Jesus for us.