Look Grandma, God did it!
By Pamela Blattner
“He will defend the afflicted among the people…He will endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations.”
By Pamela Blattner
“He will defend the afflicted among the people…He will endure as long as the sun, as long as the moon, through all generations.”
Psalm 72:4-5
I drove my granddaughter, Izzy, home after a day of babysitting. It’s become a habit to say “good night” to the moon and stars. I picked up that smiley little cherub in my arms, smelled her hair, and spent the next five minutes leaning against the car and observing the magnificent night sky. I wrapped her in her blanket and savored the embrace. A while back we saw a pale yellow moon that was brilliant and fully round. Izzy must have remembered an earlier moon that was just a crescent, because she became very quiet and looked like she was surveying the heavens, and then burst into excitement looking at the full moon saying, “Look Grandma, God did it!” She then looked at me, gave me a “high five” and shouted, “OOOO-Whooooooo!” That’s Blattner talk for “great job!”I hugged her and paused to enjoy the last portion of our evening together. Isn’t it wonderful when God delivers lessons of his faithfulness through our little ones? It’s effortless for children to call out and relate to God through His creation. Believing that God is able to grant what they pray for is never a problem for them. Yet sometimes I have a problem believing He will do it for me. I know it’s right to pray expectantly. Still, I’m often surprised when I receive the miracle of answered prayer. A shadow of doubt may limit my expectation, but in no way does it limit a limitless God.
Whatever may be going on in your life today, know this God loves you and He is eternally faithful in His character. Give Him the control of your circumstances. Speak to Him and then listen for His voice. Expect Him to take over the situation and know with great assuredness in your heart that He is going to meet your needs. Don't doubt or question His ability to provide for you. Look and listen for His direction. God is still speaking today...through Creation, through His Spirit, through His Word and through His children.
GOING DEEPER:
1. What can we learn about God from His creation? 2. What do you need from God to get through your day? Ask Him!
FURTHER READING:
Genesis 1:1-2; Job 38:4-12; Psalm 100:3; 2 Timothy 2:13
Pam and her husband Richard have two adult children and two grandchildren. She serves Oakwood through its Family Care Ministries.
