Eureka! I hope you find these "eureka" moments exhilarating and uplifting, encouraging you to move forward in your life. "Eureka" is the quote that Archimedes supposedly shouted when he discovered the method of measuring the purity of gold. Eureka is a Greek word (heureeka) that means "I have found".
What have you found? I guess this question is answered based on the question, "for what are you looking?" The Psalmist challenges us to "Sing a new song to the Lord" (Psalm 96:1).
It would seem that on each occasion that I have an "eureka" moment, I would break out in new song. It might be that the old wineskins would not be able to contain the new found excitement.
This leads to a troubling observation, are those of us who are in Christ having these eureka moments? These should not be limited to our personal experience of salvation but rather our seeing that God's mercies are new and fresh each day.
Reflect on the time of your last eureka moment, how did you feel? Were you busting at the seams to tell someone or did you just want to keep it to yourself?
How often are we having these special moments? How often do you think the disciples had these eureka interruptions? Do you think that if we are closely following Jesus that we would more of these moments or fewer?
Inquire of someone about their last eureka experience. Listen to them, observe their countenance, watch for joy in their expression and their heart. Think about your last eureka encounter -- has it been too long ago to recall passionately?
It seems that Jesus specializes in these eureka involvements in the lives of the people he encountered. Lets accept the mandate to be Christ-like and encourage others with passion and empathy.
Joyfully Serving,
Pastor Kermit