Psalm 118:4
Let every true worshiper
of the Lord shout,
“God is always merciful!”
Scripture taken from the Contemporary English Version © 1991,1992, 1995 by American Bible Society, Used by Permission.
Nearly
every day, “memories” pop up on my Facebook page…a photo of something I
posted 2, 3, or even 5 years ago or longer. Facebook gives me the
opportunity to “share” these memories again. I don’t do this often…I
find that people don’t read the fine print and think these are new
events that are just now happening. And today, a “memory” from one year
ago today showed up – and I chose not to share it again on my timeline.
It was a photo of my mother’s dog, Spot. One year ago today, Spot left
this earth. He was my mother’s faithful companion for 15 years. And
while she knew that he was nearing the end of his life, the timing – and
manner – in which it his life ended was somewhat traumatic and sudden.
Ever
pragmatic and faithful, Mother took this in stride, as she did almost
everything in her life. She was scheduled for hand surgery the next
morning to try to correct carpal tunnel syndrome…and she looked at this
as God’s way of protecting her – AND Spot – from the difficulties of
caring for him while her hand was in a big bandage and she was somewhat
incapacitated. This was God’s mercy for an obedient servant and her
faithful puppy dog.
As I looked at the picture of Spot today and
thought of my mother – now in heaven with him – I realized that God’s
mercy was not just for that day…but for many days to follow. God saw
the big picture and knew that my mother was going to be unable to
adequately care for Spot in the months ahead. He knew that her husband,
Lee, was not truly a dog lover…and that leaving him to care for Spot
would be unfair to all of them. This was God’s mercy for Lee, too.
So
often, we don’t understand – or recognize – God’s mercy…especially in
the moment. It seems so hard to comprehend why certain things are
happening…their timing and the circumstances. But we don’t understand
God’s timetable…we don’t fully grasp His mercy over us.
Let today
be the day that you begin to operate in the confidence that “God is
merciful!” Worship Him more fully…knowing that He plans out the most
infinite details of our lives - and always considers what is best for
us. Never underestimate God’s timing…or His love and care. Let every
true worshiper of the Lord shout, “God is always merciful!” And let
this be the day that you really begin to doubt less and trust more, as
you grow in faith and courage…and trust in God’s promises for every
facet of your life.
©2016 Debbie Robus
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