We picked up our Arizona kids at the Austin airport last Friday. It was empty.
I parked in the first available spot until I realized the front prime spot was open. Score.
Their bags arrived on the conveyor belt before they did. Score 2.
We saw less than 75 people in the entire airport. Weird cubed.
Empty airports still have the chairs and restaurants and boutique shops. Signs. Displays. Kiosks. Monotonous voiceover reminding us about social distancing.
But no people.
The very thing they’re designed for is missing.
When the glass is empty, water’s missing. When the bed’s empty, the spouse is missing. When the tank’s empty, need to stop for gas.
Empty is full’s evil twin mocking us something good’s gone. Something important missing.
What’s missing when your life feels empty?
We were divinely designed to have full lives. To receive satisfaction and energy from relationships and work. To grasp the unique piece we fit in the universal history puzzle.
To appreciate we are not solo-ventures but related to humanity and divinity simultaneously.
Which is why Jesus’ human-divine makeup brings such fullness to the party.
Which is why when you’re empty begin with Jesus.
He’s experienced more success and suffering than you ever will. He offers more fullness than you’ll ever need.
You’re designed to be full. Don’t stay empty.