Sometimes life
changes in the blink of an eye, in a single moment. My last blog post was about
Israel--and that seems a lifetime ago. Many good things and some not-so-fun
things have happened since that trip.
Several moments come
to mind that changed so many things about this fall, this year. Work, school,
ministry. And I am oh-so grateful that my God holds every single moment of my
existence in His wise, loving hands.
I remember a moment
when I bow the knee of my heart to a holy God in amazement, humility, and even
horror as I realize the depth of my sin...and the great God who bore the
penalty of that sin.
There is a moment
when words can't even begin to express, but I am so grateful…
*that He is
faithful, even when I am not
*that He is loving,
even when I am unlovable
*that He is
compassionate, even when I am rebellious
*that He is my
Friend, even when I'd rather have a different friend
*that He is my
security, regardless of who else comes and goes
*that He is
sovereign, even when things around me are constantly changing.
In that moment, I
realize Jesus is enough--and yet also there is a realization that this is not a
"one size fits all" moment, but one that must be repeated over and
over.
Are there many days
when I demand better situations, whether it be about work or school or
relationships or ministry opportunities?
Of course, yes.
But in those moments
I must preach myself the Truth: Jesus is enough. He is more than enough. He
fulfills and completes. I must fix my gaze on what is "unseen,"
knowing that what is seen is transitory. What I have right now is not forever;
I have the certain hope of that which is to come...that which is eternal and
unchanging. I am spending eternity in heaven with Jesus!
