“And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.” Acts 9:6 KJV
I was having lunch with a beloved friend this week and was flooded by the awareness of how God shows his love to us by placing people in our lives who walk with us.
I have a beloved brother in Christ who is going through very difficult health issues. I was flooded by the awareness of how God loves us as he and his amazing wife posted testimonies of faithfully trusting and walking in the Savior’s arms as they navigate this hardest of seasons for them.
I was talking with a Pastor friend of mine this week and he shared with me the loss of a very close friend who elevated to Heaven much faster than he or anyone anticipated. Leaving behind a son and questions of moving forward for those left behind. We thanked the Father for healing this brother by calling him home.
I spoke with someone very close to me and had her share the joys or life and then break down in a moment of vulnerability. As she shed tears of sadness and doubt, I was so grateful that my Father in Heaven knew that in that moment, He through me was what she needed.
I watched as new grass grew in spots of our lawn where my wife, my son and I had spread dirt, sewed seed and covered with protective straw. I witnessed the results of faithfully watering these areas during a time of drought in East TN. I saw the results of our labor manifest themselves in new coverage where repair had occurred. God again showed me to trust His faithfulness through actions with expectation.
I took several walks with my amazing wife this week in the heat of late August. Watching our dogs run and play. Keenly aware of the privilege to be the husband to the most amazing woman that I have ever met. Marveling that she married me. Grateful that she walks beside me. Amazed that God loves me so much that he gave her to me as my partner.
So there was nothing exceptional about this week. There was everything incredible about this week. This week was a gift from God with reminders everywhere of his goodness and life’s purpose. Friends. Events. Sadness. Joy. Kindness. Opportunity. The variables that make up the equation that is called life. The quadratic equation of an insignificant person seeing the significance of an ever amazing God.
So my encouragement to you today is recognize that God is with you. That God is everywhere. Allow God to be reflected in all areas of your life. Just as Saul did on that road to Damascus, trust God’s plan for your insignificant life to deliver significance into the lives of all those around you.
You matter because God made you. That is more than enough.
You’ve got this.