I think that most of us go through our days here with our eyes
half-closed because we so seldom see the Hand of God working in our
lives. It happens in countless ways every single day.
Let me give
you an example. Two years ago several of the Hawaiian shirts that I love
to wear had become worn and threadbare. I really wanted some new ones so
I saved any extra money I had for several weeks to pay for them.
Finally, I headed to my favorite clothing store with a large
denomination bill in my wallet to buy them.
When I got to the
store I saw a local charity collecting money for the poor. I reached in
my wallet for a five dollar bill to help them out. I grabbed it and
dropped it in the bucket. As I let go of it, however, I noticed that it
wasn't the five dollar bill but rather the large denomination one that I
had saved to pay for my new shirts. I went back home disappointed at my
mistake, but I quickly made peace with it. I knew I could wear my old
shirts for a while longer and it felt good knowing I was helping to buy
food and clothes for people in desperate need.
The next week I
stopped by the local Goodwill store to make a donation when I noticed
several Hawaiian shirts brightening up the clothing racks. I went
through them and picked out enough to last me a long while for a
fraction of the price I would have paid for new ones. It made me laugh
and smile when I realized that God had given me all I needed and also
helped me to help others as well. I thanked Him for guiding my hand and
for guiding my heart that day.
Saint Francis of Assisi said:
"While we have time, let us do good!" Do all the good you can then in
the days you are given here. Give all the help you can. Share all the
love you can. Spread all the joy you can. Scatter all the sunshine you
can. Utter all the truth you can. And don't be surprised if the unseen
Hand of God sometimes helps you out along the way.
The Hand of God
Today's Bible Verse:
"He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant
forever." (Psalms 111:5)
The Hand of God
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