Entering in

Have you ever wished you were in God’s company? Nothing fancy . . . just wanted to hear His voice and talk to Him? Today was a long day with so many different parts that when I finished dinner, all I wanted was to sit at His feet and hear Him.


Two scriptures came to mind. The first is contained in the parable of the talents (Mt 25:14-30). It was the reward for the faithful servants. Not only were they given more talents, they were invited to “share your Master’s happiness.” Some translations say “enter into your Master’s joy.” This kind of fellowship with the Lord is based on having used our talents during the day.

The second scripture was also about entering in; “Anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from his own work, just as God did from His” (Heb 4:10). Clearly, our fellowship with God has to do with the labors of the day being completed and set aside for a time with Him. “Entering in” is like a mini-sabbath where we take our mind off the busyness of this life and take time for God.

We find that the purpose of the first “rest” was displayed by God Himself. After God completed His creative work, He rested (Gen 2:2). But before the rest, He looked at all He did and said that it was very good (Gen 1:31). We should follow this same order. At the end of our work, we should reflect back on our day and find the good that we did. This brings thankfulness and is a great time for God to enter in with His thoughts about your day also. Finally, it is a setting aside of our efforts and entering into God’s joy.

“Entering in” means we were outside, and that is by God’s design. Remember that in the parable of the talents the Master had gone away. It was when He returned that the servants were rewarded and entered into His joy. Though God never forsakes us He does give us periods of time where we are to do what we know to do without Him having to stand over us and tell us what to do. In other words, it is as if we’re on our own for a period of testing. Then He draws near to review what we’ve done with us.

Some people find it hard to believe that God could be happy about their day. It is easy for them to find fault with the work they do, and perhaps find fault with others as well. Yet, even in a flawed world, we are the light . . . and we do good. That is what the Lord loves to share with us as we “enter in.” God is actually proud of our works in Him.

Those who harden their hearts against the Lord do not enter His rest (Heb 4:11). They are like the “wicked” servant in the parable, accusing the Lord of being harsh (Mt 25:24). Knowing that his labors should result in good, it was a shame for the servant to bury his talent. In Luke’s recording of the parable of the talents we learn that many of the servants did not want the Master to rule over them (Lk 19:14) and perhaps the 3rd servant, who hid his talent, was one of these servants. The Lord was unable to review this servant’s labors with him, for he had none. Therefore the servant had no fellowship with the Lord.

Sitting in God’s company is available to us, and is designed to be a part of our lives. Today, come aside after your work and spend time with the Master. He loves to look at your day with you. He loves to be with you! Enter in.