I am not one to read special meanings into natural things, but sometimes I am surprised by them. Earlier this month I noticed the cloud with a heart shaped opening. I was reminded how much God loves me and I also thought of my many friends who care about me and love me. Sometimes when one lives alone, it is easy to fall into a puddle of self-pity. That’s not where God’s child belongs.
A few days ago, I noticed the top of one of my lilacs had blooms and fresh leaves! Lilacs bloom in the Spring, April or May. These three bushes had lost nearly all their leaves due to weeks of drought. So those green leaves caught my attention. Thank you, God, for this unexpected beauty and sweet scent to brighten my day!
King David says in Psalm 17:7-9:
“Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me.”
I am distressed when I see the turmoil our world is in these days. I fear what kind of life my grandchildren or even my children will experience. David’s words can apply to today’s situation just as they did to his. His enemies were different from ours, but we who wear the Name of Jesus Christ face Satan’s attacks. His fiery darts come from many directions such as moral and ethical situations, false teachers who want to lead us astray, and even from our own government. Let us never forget Who saves us and where our refuge is found!
Thank you, God, for reminding me of your great love even in September Surprises!
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” (James 1:17).
Be encouraged, my friend!
Many many thanks. The Bible tells us to encourage one another…so thank you again. Just in time.
Beautiful