(Written on March 18, 2017)
My heart was pounding with excitement as I contemplated what I would
write today. My Heavenly Father had come through big time, and I was
looking forward to sharing this blessing with the world. Only one
problem: I didn't know which Bible verse to choose. But why worry? I
asked my Heavenly Father and He led me in my Bible to:
"The grace
of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and
love that are in Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 1:14 NIV)
This verse
summarized our recent experience in Belgium. We were there for final
goodbyes and a funeral; but wherever we went, we experienced love.
People genuinely went out of their way to help us. I still vividly
remember being in Leuven, looking at a map with my wife. We couldn't
make any sense out of the directions to an attraction when suddenly, a
young man put his head between ours. My wife thought it was our son,
because the young man was obviously a university student; but when he
spoke, she realized her mistake. This student helped us find the way to
that attraction. He didn't even know my mother had passed away, but he
showed us love.
Faith was also clearly demonstrated. My mom
passed away in peace, knowing where she was headed. The deacon who led
the funeral also demonstrated a lot of faith, as well as the undertaker
who spread my mom's ashes. He spoke with us for a long time afterwards
and we were comforted.
We then found ourselves heading back to
North America, back home. As my thoughts were elsewhere, one thing I
didn't even think about was jet lag, a condition that always interferes
with my sleep for the first couple of weeks after returning from Europe.
I went back to work the day after our return fully rested, never
even giving my usual nemesis a passing thought. I had an ordinary day,
just like any other. But it shouldn't have been that way! It wasn't
until a few days later that it occurred to me: neither myself nor my
wife had any consequences from our trip. Our Heavenly Father had come
big time for us.
That's when I heard from my Heavenly Father: "It
is my gift to you."
Wow!
It makes sense. Our Father, who
can heal, who can do anything, is certainly bigger than jet lag!
"God can do anything, you know-far more than you could ever imagine or
guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us
around but by working within us, his Spirit deeply and gently within
us." (Ephesians 3:20 MSG)
Are you tired? Feeling deflated? Do you
feel you need more rest? I know the One who can help you: "Come to me,
all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest."
(Matthew 11:28 GW) Nothing is too difficult for our loving Father!
Rob Chaffart
Written on March 18, 2017
No Jet lag!
Today's Bible Verse:
"The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with
the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus." (1 Timothy 1:14)
No Jet lag!
Announcement:
"With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26b (NIV)
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