Air Force One

A couple of weeks ago I had a lay over at the Minneapolis/St. Paul airport on my way home.  As the plane touched down I looked out the window to see a solitary 747 sitting out in front of a hanger across the runway from the terminal.  As I continued to look the coloring began to become more familiar to me.  So I leaned over to my seatmate and asked, "Is it my imagination or is that Air Force One?"  To which he responded, "That very well may be.  The President is scheduled to make a stop in Minnesota today."  So as we approached the terminal we motored right past the world's most famous passenger airplane.  And by that time people were craning their necks to see if they could spot the President of the United States or perhaps a security detachment outside the plane.  Others were taking out their cameras and snapping pictures.  There was quite a stir.

In the terminal there was more of the same.  Those waiting at gates near where Air Force One was parked were getting out their cameras and taking picture, pointing and gawking or just idly chatting about the event that was taking place.  Which makes me wonder why it is that we are so enamored with seeing important people?  Presidents and pop stars are thronged with fans trying to meet their celebrity idol.  But why aren't we as interested in meeting with God.  Why is it so hard to fill the pews at church for the worship hour.  And why are people so reluctant to pray when God has invited us to approach Him whenever we want.  Hebrews 4:16 tells us, "Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need."  

Imagine that.  The Creator of the universe has invited us to come to Him whenever we want and bring to Him whatever we need.  And He is far more powerful and important than any and all of the presidents put together.  Maybe we need to reexamine what is important to us.  Or more specifically we need to reexamine WHO is more important to us.  God longs for us to come to Him.  He practically begs us to seek Him out.  Don't leave Him waiting on the throne too long for your next visit.