?He visits all homes, but not all see Him. He speaks to all,but not all hear Him. He has visited your home so many times that it's almost as if He lives there. He also lives in your neighbors? homes, in homes in every city and village. He lives everywhere, John.?
?If He lives here, why, then, does He have to visit? Stop talking in riddles, Gideon, and please answer in simple sentences,? I demanded.
?I wasn't joking,? he replied in a more serious tone of voice. ?I was just trying to get you to think. The simplicity of the matter is that God is everywhere, but not everyone is aware of His presence. Later today, He will visit you in a way that will always remind you of His closeness. It seems that you always have to see to believe, but I tell you, believe and you will see.?
?Then I'd better get busy and mow the lawn and straighten the ??
He did not let me finish. ?No, No, There's no need for special preparations. You don't have to do anything out of the ordinary. God always sees you as you are and as you can be.?
?At least,? I said, ?I should pick up some cake and some fresh ground coffee.?
Gideon's laugh resonated through the telephone. ?I'm sure that coffee and pastry are quite high on God's priority list of concerns,? he said. ?Come on, John, forget about those things, just expect God's visit this afternoon around, shall we say, four o'clock. Will that timing suit you?? ?Anytime God wants to visit me suits me just fine,? I responded nervously. ?But, Gideon, what about the children? Will they be able to meet Him, too??
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?I'll have to tell them about this.?
?The arrangements have already been made, so don't worry, just go about your work as if nothing's happening,? he said.
?As if nothing's happening? Oh, sure! God's coming to my house and you tell me to do my work as if nothing's happening??
He interrupted again.?You seem to miss the point, John. God has always been at your house so, why make such a big fuss? The only difference is that this time, you'll be aware of His Presence. Your house or the Headquarters of G&M Enterprises, what difference does it make?? ?I'll be ready, Gideon,? I said.
?See you later, my friend,? he replied and hung up the phone.
Before I could collect my thoughts, the children came in. They had been playing outdoors for the past hour and, since it was close to lunchtime, I assumed they were hungry. ?You ask him, Malika,? coaxed Jonathan with an impish grin.
?Daddy,? said Malika, ?would you let Jonathan and me stay over at Lisa's place tonight? Lisa's brother, Mark, will watch a movie with Jonathan. They'll be real good, Daddy. Lisa and I will keep an eye on them. Please, Daddy,can we spend the night, please??
They both seemed so excited. ?When did this come up?? I asked. ?You didn't ask my permission before.? ?Mark and Lisa just asked us a few minutes ago. They said that it was okay with their parents,? answered Jonathan.
Naturally, I granted them permission and immediately called Mark and Lisa's parents to confirm these arrangements. Around 3:00 o'clock, Malika and Jonathan packed their little overnight bags and went next door to spend the evening with their friends. I was left alone to wonder about the correct procedure for entertaining God. This was insane.
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