Down To Earth

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time on and forevermore. Psalm 125:2

John wrote: I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. He will dwell with them; they will be his peoples.” Revelation 21:3

What does it mean to you when someone says that a person they know is "down to earth"?

To me, this means you can relate to this person. It means they don't carry themselves as though they are better than the rest of us. It means they are an "everyday" person; someone who is good at some things, not good at other things, comfortable in their own skin, and not judgmental of others.

The phrase is an interesting one, because being "down to earth" means they do not have their head in the clouds...and they do not think they belong on a pedestal. They are not an "untouchable."

Understandably, we tend to picture God as an untouchable. High and mighty. Powerful. Distant.

The most stunning message in the book of Revelation is not only that Love wins, but that Love comes HERE. It makes very clear that the "New Jerusalem" (Revelation's language for heaven)...descends to earth. And then the voice that John hears says, "See! The home of God is among mortals! He will dwell with them, and they will be his peoples!"

My prayer today for all of us is simple; may our eyes be opened to the places God dwells with us. May we be sensitized to the moments of heaven that break in today, because they always do. May we participate in these in-breaking moments so we too can see...God IS "down to earth."

PRAYER:
Lord, we know that we are yours and yours alone. Help us to reflect the love that you have given to us so that others may join your fold. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.*

*Prayer taken from Moravian Daily Texts