The Jaw Dropper!
She and her husband had arrived early in the expectation that they would be among the first to meet the “great man.” With the anticipation of meeting their hero, the couple could feel the excitement well up inside them; their stomachs were churning with nervous excitement. Then it happened, the President of their country had arrived, their jaws dropped as they witnessed the tall distinguished looking man being escorted through the admiring crowds. “Oh, he is so much better looking than I envisioned,” gushed the woman. Her husband enthusiastically noted how poised he was among so many people clamoring for his attention. Their excitement and anticipation significantly increased as they gradually approached the president for their turn to shake hands with him.
The hall would be crowded, but the sensitive young boy was still excited to be able to attend the awards and honors banquet for the players in his soccer league. He thought to himself it would be nice if he would receive an honor or award. The very thought of receiving an honor was exciting him. As he entered the hall, his eyes scanned the room, hoping to see some of his friends. Then he saw him….his eyes bulged out and his jaw dropped in disbelief and exaltation! Standing in the middle of the room was his idol, the player of the year in professional soccer. Could it be that he would really get to meet his hero, his idol!
Similar to the husband and wife and the young boy, most of us have experienced jaw dropping moments when, often taken by surprise, we encountered someone we admired or were recipients of an unexpected honor. On such occasions our eyes would seem to bulge out and our whole being would shiver in joyous excitement and anticipation.
Meeting a famous person or receiving an award often justify joyous reactions of excitement and joy. However, there is one occasion that should be the most jaw dropping experience of all. It is when a person meets Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist or when one is having a conversation with Him during the exposition of the Holy Eucharist. God is there to converse with us and help us manage life. God, not simply another human, is in one’s presence in the Eucharist. He is so much more than just a political or sports hero; He is our creator, guide, and helper. He is the beginning and the end of all of our activity, of our very being. .
When we proceed to receive the Eucharist or attend Eucharist Adoration, do our jaws drop in anticipation of meeting God and having an intimate exchange with Him? Remember who we are meeting!!! It is God entering our lives with love and a desire to personally care for each one of us. It is not merely a handshake and a perfunctory encounter with a politician or sports figure; it is a loving God who offers us an intimate relationship. Think about it – God is inviting us into a loving meaningful relationship with Him. Wow!!
Will you embrace the intimate relationship which Christ is so lovingly and freely offering ??