Wednesday, March 2, 2011

God-Sent

1 Samuel 23:15-16
“While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had come to take his life. And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.”

my clay birthday cake
from rilian
When the clocked ticked 12 midnight earlier, I was greeted with my fave chocolate drink and the warmest hug from my husband. Happy Birthday To Me! Today is the first time I will have to celebrate it so far from everyone else. I usually look forward to a full week eating out with friends, have all my favorites cooked by my mom, and have an exclusive date with Tris. I laid in bed feeling a big bit lonely for all those are out of the question now. Who’s to greet me here? And then I woke up wrestled by my kids. When they saw me open my eyes, I got hugs and kisses and ‘I love you mom’s’ - - enough to lift the shadow of the lonely night. ‘Life is so beautiful!’ I can’t help but say. An hour later, the water delivery boy came in for our refill and saw me baking blueberry muffins. I reasoned we’re having a special breakfast for my special day. He right away shifted to an upbeat tone and gave me a greeting. The sincerity warmed my heart and I was still smiling when he left. I’m sure he was God-sent. I may not be able to go and be with those I’m now missing, but who says God can’t send His people to me?

The last Psalm David wrote before coming to Keilah was the 142nd.  He was in a cave, away from family and friends, and verse four sadly paints what greatly pains his heart: ‘Look to my right and see, no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge, no one cares for my life.’ This warrior became a child. As if adding to his heavy soul, these people whom he rescued from those looting Philistines will surrender him to Saul, thus the need to flee again. Day after day he was being searched by the jealous king, although God did not allow him to be found. But God’s kindness happened. Jonathan, his best friend, out of nowhere, came and helped him find strength in God. We can read the same scenario in Gethsemane. Jesus, being in anguish, His sweat like drops of blood falling to the ground, all-knowing of the cross that lies before Him, was visited by an angel from heaven to strengthen Him. Strongholds may fail, disciples may sleep, mountains may be shaken and the hills be removed, but God’s love remains. An ever-present help in time of trouble.

It’s my thirty-sixth year today and I’ve lost count of the many times God has sent people to secure me of His love. For lending a hand, listening to my cries, making me laugh-loud, for every needed push, and the necessary pulls, my dear friends, thank you. You we’re God-sent, and yes, I miss you all.  Allow me to return the favor, for God is sending me too. I may not know in detail all that you’re going through - -  loneliness, heartbreak, stagnation, persecution, sickness, lost of direction, failure - - but know that God is able to fill your empty cups. Find strength in Him for we can’t have it elsewhere. ‘Call upon Me’,  God says in Psam 91:15,  ‘..and I will answer. I will be with you in trouble. I will rescue you and honor you. With long life I will satisfy you.’ A blessed day ahead, my God-sent friends, and again, Happy Birthday to me :>
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God-Sent

1 Samuel 23:15-16
“While David was at Horesh in the Desert of Ziph, he learned that Saul had come to take his life. And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God.”

my clay birthday cake
from rilian
When the clocked ticked 12 midnight earlier, I was greeted with my fave chocolate drink and the warmest hug from my husband. Happy Birthday To Me! Today is the first time I will have to celebrate it so far from everyone else. I usually look forward to a full week eating out with friends, have all my favorites cooked by my mom, and have an exclusive date with Tris. I laid in bed feeling a big bit lonely for all those are out of the question now. Who’s to greet me here? And then I woke up wrestled by my kids. When they saw me open my eyes, I got hugs and kisses and ‘I love you mom’s’ - - enough to lift the shadow of the lonely night. ‘Life is so beautiful!’ I can’t help but say. An hour later, the water delivery boy came in for our refill and saw me baking blueberry muffins. I reasoned we’re having a special breakfast for my special day. He right away shifted to an upbeat tone and gave me a greeting. The sincerity warmed my heart and I was still smiling when he left. I’m sure he was God-sent. I may not be able to go and be with those I’m now missing, but who says God can’t send His people to me?

The last Psalm David wrote before coming to Keilah was the 142nd.  He was in a cave, away from family and friends, and verse four sadly paints what greatly pains his heart: ‘Look to my right and see, no one is concerned for me. I have no refuge, no one cares for my life.’ This warrior became a child. As if adding to his heavy soul, these people whom he rescued from those looting Philistines will surrender him to Saul, thus the need to flee again. Day after day he was being searched by the jealous king, although God did not allow him to be found. But God’s kindness happened. Jonathan, his best friend, out of nowhere, came and helped him find strength in God. We can read the same scenario in Gethsemane. Jesus, being in anguish, His sweat like drops of blood falling to the ground, all-knowing of the cross that lies before Him, was visited by an angel from heaven to strengthen Him. Strongholds may fail, disciples may sleep, mountains may be shaken and the hills be removed, but God’s love remains. An ever-present help in time of trouble.

It’s my thirty-sixth year today and I’ve lost count of the many times God has sent people to secure me of His love. For lending a hand, listening to my cries, making me laugh-loud, for every needed push, and the necessary pulls, my dear friends, thank you. You we’re God-sent, and yes, I miss you all.  Allow me to return the favor, for God is sending me too. I may not know in detail all that you’re going through - -  loneliness, heartbreak, stagnation, persecution, sickness, lost of direction, failure - - but know that God is able to fill your empty cups. Find strength in Him for we can’t have it elsewhere. ‘Call upon Me’,  God says in Psam 91:15,  ‘..and I will answer. I will be with you in trouble. I will rescue you and honor you. With long life I will satisfy you.’ A blessed day ahead, my God-sent friends, and again, Happy Birthday to me :>