recognize Him?

today started off great, and then from my perspective went down hill. it was really sad actually, work was super tough, and my attitude was unfortunate. it's true, some people make my job easy, others make it twice as hard (usually from picking up the slack). but when you're in charge, sometimes it's easier to feel like you're 100% responsible, even though at starbucks you're a part of a team. i guess what struck me though about my time at work was a thought that ran through my mind. and i have to backtrack a little to explain my thought...

so i work at a store where a few select edmonton oiler hockey players come in often. it's no big deal that i serve them, because honestly, i don't follow hockey closely enough to know who they are. the ones i recognize are craig mactavish (head coach), and ryan smyth. so today i'm making ryan his decaf venti vanilla latte. sure, while i'm making it, i'm thinking how he's a quazi-celebrity (in e-town at least), but really i don't care (and i had to help him put his lid on his drink :-{ he leaves, and the other partner i'm working with doesn't realize who he just was talking to. so i explain, yada, yada...here's the thought that ran through my mind....if Jesus walked in, would i recognize Him? seriously, i don't know if you find this a silly question, or you'd answer 'yes' right away. but it made me think. to a degree, me and JC are tight. He knows me fully and loves me unconditionally, and on the flip side, my own love and understanding for and about Him is growing and strengthening. i thought to myself "sure you would recognize Him, because of the close relationship you have with Him." would He just make eye contact with such depth that i would know? i actually can't say for sure that i would. some of His own friends didn't even recognize Him after His resurrection. the second thought i had was that i need to continue pursuing an intimate friendship with my Lord.

i encourage you in your own walk with God today, He knows exactly how you feel.

night y'all.