The sun was beautiful yesterday morning. It was very orange as it peeked over the horizon. As I sat on my deer hunting stand I contemplated how I just take it for granted that the sun will rise and set every morning; I also take its mysterious beauty for granted. This led me to reflect on all the things that I take for granted each day.
Sometimes it’s good to take a break from the frenzied pace in which we find ourselves, reflect upon the many blessings of which we enjoy, and thank God for all that he does behind the scenes. The Bible teaches that God holds our universe within His hands. He provides for all our needs and watches over us as we muddle our way through life.
It’s difficult to understand God. The Bible tells us that a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without God knowing it and that the very hairs on our heads are numbered. His love for His creatures is so great, and he is so powerful that we don’t have the capacity to understand it, much less fully appreciate it. The Bible tells us that our ways are lower than His and that we see dimly now, as if we were viewing something through a dim mirror, but one day we will see clearly.
It is my hope that everyone who is reading this today will take a moment to quietly reflect upon God. Do not take what He has done and is doing for you for granted today. Think about your health, your family, and your family’s health, also think about the warm sun and the fresh air that you breathe, the soothing cool water that you drink.
Think about your intellect and capacity to enjoy life, and living in the greatest country on earth, free to worship and come and go as you please.
Do you take all of this for granted?
If you, like me are extremely grateful for all the blessings of God and for all that he does to hold together our universe, then simply tell Him, “thank you Lord, I really appreciate it”.
Tell Him you love Him with all your heart. God loves for us to acknowledge all that He does for us and He wants us to recognize it and appreciate it, just as you value it when you do something for someone and they sincerely tell you they are grateful.
Most of us seem to only call upon God in times of trouble and there WILL be times of trouble in all our lives. Guess what? He’s there for that too, and He wants us to call on Him when we experience it, (even when we are taking everything He does for granted). Glorify His name!
Psalms 51:14
Offer to God thanksgiving, And pay your vows to the Most High.
Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me.
November 23 2016 – Click here to listen