I
remember being thrilled that I could go to school, the excitement by
every move we made to a new home, the feeling of slight dread when I
realized I would be low man on the totem pole next year in high
school, the wonder at being chosen to travel with a great bunch of
guys to sing for people all over the US, and on and on. There are so
many moments of change in our lives. And each one may seem huge at
the moment – or just the opposite – but each one is important.
God
is there at every turn. He sees what is happening with us, to us, and
remember what we felt all those times in the past. Better yet, He
knows what is coming – and doesn’t let us know. Imagine if we
didn’t get to experience those changes, those challenges! But He
does let us know, again and again, that He will always be there, even
when we do not allow Him in.
Recently
we enjoyed being part of some of these important, exciting moments.
Sean graduated cum laude with his bachelor’s degree in journalism
from Erasmus in Brussels. It was a privilege to be able to be there
and share this with him. We enjoyed seeing how he interacted with all
of his teachers, seeing how the man he has become (is still becoming)
cares about others.
This
past Sunday the congregation in Maastricht celebrated our sister
Willemien’s 95th birthday. She has not been able to attend worship
for quite some time, so it was wonderful to have her there to sing
with and to enjoy a meal with afterwards. She may not remember
everyone, may not be able to see or hear everyone, but she knows that
God is there with her as she continues to walk in the Light.
Exciting!
Take
the time today to think about how God is there with you, in your
moments, guiding and helping whenever you allow Him to be the mighty
God that He is.
You
have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
You
know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You
discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my
ways.
Before
a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.
You
hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.
Such
knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Psalm
139:1-6
