It sometimes takes a bit to dig out of the holidays and re-focus on what’s ahead. Two things I’ve found to be of help–both are of God’s doing: His creation, and His Word. To gaze upon each with a thankful heart changes everything. Today I’m sky-gazing.
I sat with my notebook and my Bible in my lap alternately looking out the window, cat-napping, and reading, intermingling whimpery prayers with a gloomy mix of lethargic thoughts…
Job’s beautiful depiction of our Mighty and Beautiful God leapt into my heart…
“God stretches the northern sky over empty space and hangs the earth on nothing. He wraps the rain in this thick clouds, and the clouds do not burst with the weight. He shrouds his throne with his clouds. He created the horizon when he separated the waters; he set the boundaries for day and night…His Spirit made the heavens beautiful…”
‘These are some of the minor things he does, merely a whisper of his power. Who can understand the thunder of his power?’
These words from Job followed on the heels of David’s prayer in Psalm 60:
“Oh, please help us against our enemies, for all human help is useless.
With God’s help we will do mighty things, for He will trample down our foes.”
What a fitting assurance for the prospects of this New Year!
Gaze long at the skies and the Word today and and be reminded of God’s presence and sustaining power for all that you face.
–LS
Job 26:7-10,13,14 NLT; Ps.60:11,12 NLT
