“The heavens reveal God’s glory; their expanse declares the
work of His hands." ~ Psalm 19
Dear friend, I tried to reach
you today.
When you woke this morning, I sent a vivid sunrise
through your window, hoping to get your attention, but you rushed off without
noticing. It was an invitation to a new
day that filled the sky with luscious hues radiating joy, fresh starts, and renewed
hope. But you seemed so busy, so
preoccupied, so unnerved.
Later, I noticed you walking with some friends, so I
bathed you in warm sunshine and scented the air with nature’s sweetest fragrances. Streams of sunlight tumbled onto strands of
grass that glistened with the morning dew. Despite the wisps of azure-powdered clouds, you
still didn’t notice me; something seemed to be swallowing your dreams.
When your friends left, I shouted to you in a
thunderstorm. The first crack of
lightening flickered not like a bolt, but rather a Divine camera flash that
blanketed the mountainside in brilliant light.
When the first drops of rain fell, they were as large as the tears I’d
cried for my Heavenly Father as I hung from that cross.
You barely noticed.
You seemed so sad, so self-absorbed.
In the evening, I spilled moonlight onto your face and
sent a cool breeze to rest you. The
moonlight weakened the night’s loneliness but not so bright as to dull the
stars speckling the heavens above. Without
so much as a backwards glance you slipped into bed.
As you slept, I watched over you, but you were unaware
that I was so close. I’m really good at
helping you release emotional blockages while you sleep at night. You can rest with confidence that I’m alert
and ready to help during your slumber.
So, I’m writing to say how much I care for you and to
tell you how much I want you to know Me better.
Let’s talk soon. Until then, know
that I love you very much.
Your Friend, Jesus
God’s beauty is so grand we often
miss it. Because of sin, we tend to
focus so much on the negative aspects of the world that we fail to see the
beauty that’s right before us.
We see the hands of intelligent design in the beauty of His
creation. Examine the autumn leaves, the
harmony of chirping birds or the gorgeous skies above. Although sin mars this world, God in his
grace leaves us glimpses of the eternal magnificence we’ll see one day see in
Heaven.
Creator of all, help us fully appreciate the
awesome beauty of our world. Show us,
once again, the simple joys of walking barefoot on a sandy beach, playing in
the rain, and touching the cool earth with our hands. Amen
