June 23 - God's Ways

 

“Neither this man nor his parents sinned,”

said Jesus, “but this happened so that

the work of God might be displayed in his life.”

(John 9:3 NIV)

 

I want to believe a sign of maturity is to accept God’s ways without question. Will I be able to pull Jesus aside in heaven and ask, “Why did you let ___ happen?” I might not remember whatever it was once I am in the presence of the Almighty. A better question might be, “How was your work displayed in ___?” I will trust His wisdom. I hope you will, too!

June 22 - Servants

“Along with their relatives -

all of them trained and skilled in music for the Lord -

they numbered 288.”

(1 Chronicles 25:7 NIV)

 

I am encouraged to read about musicians in the Bible who serve during worship. We are all given unique gifts in God’s kingdom. Some are encouragers and some are prayer warriors. Some preach and some teach. I believe those who help behind the scenes will be highly honored in heaven. I thank my heavenly Father for all gifts of service, seen and unseen. I hope you will, too! 

June 21 - Hope in a Fallen World

 

“Why are you downcast, O my soul?

Why so disturbed within me?

Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him,

my Savior and my God.”

(Psalm 42:11 NIV)

 

This is not supposed to be happening! How quickly I forget this is a fallen world. Things get old and wear out. People forget appointments and disappoint me. The weather does not always cooperate. How is all of this supposed to bring me closer to Jesus? Oh, right, only He is perfect! I will put my hope only in Him today. I hope you will, too! 

June 20 - Bird Rescue

 

“God is our refuge and strength,

an ever-present help in trouble.”

(Psalm 46:1 NIV)

 

A little bird followed a visitor into our hospital and made his way to our gift shop. It flew past my head while I was checking out our greeting cards display. I found a maintenance man in the hospital café and he rescued the little bird and carried it in his hands to safety. Somedays I am like the frightened and confused bird, and my heavenly Father always rescues me. I will call on Him. I hope you will, too!

June 19 - Shine Your Light

“You are the light of the world.

A city on a hill cannot be hidden.”

(Matthew 5:14 NIV)

 

“This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine!” I learned that song in elementary school and still sing it with joy. We have all seen this light in others, in their smiles, their joy, their expressions. It is impossible to hide the light of Jesus. I thank my heavenly Father for taking me places to shine His light into the lives of people around me. I hope you will, too! 

June 18 - Perfect Control

 

“Ah, Sovereign Lord,

you have made the heavens and the earth

by your great power and outstretched arm.

Nothing is too hard for you.”

(Jeremiah 32:17 NIV)

 

I will be the first to admit I have no control. When the Holy Spirit reminds me of this, I am humbled. Whatever I may face today has already been orchestrated in my heavenly Father’s plans. He keeps all creation in its perfect place and provides oxygen for me to breathe and water to sustain my body. I smile and thank Him for being in control. I hope you will, too! 

June 17 - Serenade

“The Lord your God is with you,

He is mighty to save.

He will take great delight in you,

He will quiet you with His love,

He will rejoice over you with singing.”

(Zephaniah 3:17 NIV)

 

What does God’s singing voice sound like? Can He produce many tones at once? I hear His voice in the choir during worship and in the instruments that accompany. I hear Him sing a lullaby to lull me to sleep and a marching song to get me going. I will rest in His arms and enjoy His serenade. I hope you will, too!