Ja. 1:17: “Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing.”
When I came in the living room to read my Bible, I immediately noticed a tree outside the window, blowing in the wind. It made me think about God. God is there. He is the One who has brought that wind. He even created that tree and the color of those beautiful leaves. He sustains the life it has with dew, with rain, and with nutrients from the earth.
We might ask, “Where is God?” or we wait for the big miracles to come. The big moments are the ones we mark in our lives. But the fact is, He is ever faithful, steadfast, and true. He has never left. Even in the small moments, He’s been here all the time.
He was there on days when your car started and you pulled away and got to work on time, like a breeze. When routine bloodwork comes back positive time and time again, He’s been there. He was there when you and your spouse had a nice laugh instead of a cold shoulder.
He was there when you didn’t have to wait in line to get what you needed when your family was waiting for you at home. And when your friend acted more friendly, He was there. He’s also there when your kids are happy and obedient, and not mad at you; and even when they are mad. ha!
He is there right now, in the smiles, in the laughs, in the tears. He doesn’t leave. He doesn’t change His mind. He is still sustaining us. We just have to look around and take notice. I saw those leaves rustling and took notice. I see my husband’s loving eyes, and I take notice. I see and appreciate my healthy body, and I take notice. He is here.
What do you see?
jamie
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