Majestic Moments #2: Queen’s Canyon

Majestic moments are times when God does something in our lives that can only be attributable to God. The moment may take place in a variety of forms – a dream; thought; Scripture verse; personal encounter; group experience, and many others.

My second majestic moment happened years ago when I visited Glen Eyrie, the Navigators headquarters in Colorado Springs. It lies at the base of Pike’s Peak so God’s majesty is everywhere. One morning I hiked alone into “Queen’s Canyon,” a beautiful walk among tall trees and steep rock walls. There was a sense of majesty, awe, reverence, and holiness everywhere I looked. As I walked among tall trees and steep rock walls, I came to a babbling brook and decided to sit down and pray.

The wind blew gently; the sky was deep blue; and an eagle soared overhead. As I poured out my heart I heard His gentle whisper. “Steve, I love you so much. My love for you is without limit and without end. Feel My love deep in your soul. Be bathed in My love, immersed in its wonder.”

His love washed over me like a surging stream; its current renewed my flagging spirit. His love was real, pure, and holy. I’ve never experienced anything like it before or since. His love kept coming in waves – wave after wave. It filled every part of me. Finally, I cried out, “God, I can’t take any more. My heart will burst if You shower me with any more love.” The waves subsided but the experience was overwhelming.

God’s whisper that day is among my most precious memories. When my spirit sags or my burdens seem too great, when I start to feel worthless or forgotten, I think about that day. He wants everyone, including you, to have similar experiences. His whispers are wonderful and precious beyond compare.

God’s whisper that day is among my most precious memories. When my spirit sags or my burdens seem too great, when I start to feel worthless or forgotten, I think about that day in Queen’s Canyon. His whispers are wonderful and precious beyond compare.

Has there been a similar moment in your life in which the Presence of God was very real, memorable and awe inspiring? If you’ve had such an experience you’ll be able to identify it right away. God wants each of His children to have these types of majestic moments. They authenticate the existence of God, increase our faith, and remind us that God is awesome, powerful, and present.

We can’t manufacture these types of experiences; God chooses to reveal Himself when and how He chooses. Peter, James, and John had no idea they were about to experience a majestic moment when Jesus invited them to go onto a mountain to pray. Suddenly they experienced an experience unlike any other in history. “Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to fulfillment at Jerusalem” (Luke 9:30-31). Then they heard the voice of God saying, “This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to him” (Luke 9:35). Now that was a majestic moment!

Notice that Jesus had invited them to pray right before the majestic moment occurred. Similarly, if we develop our relationship with Jesus Christ through prayer amazing things begin to happen. But it’s more than prayer. It’s an attitude of complete surrender to Christ and making Him a part of our moment-by-moment experience. Build Your relationship with the Master and watch How He brings more majestic moments into your life.

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