Jerry and I ran into our neighbor and former mayor, Mr. Dwain Chambers,
at a restaurant last week. As we ate our chicken sandwiches, we shared stories
with each other of how we were seeing God at work.
Just before we left, this Godly man passed on a gift. He leaned toward
us and said with wisdom gained of walking with God a great many years, “Remember
God is at work in the fine print. God is at work in the parentheses.”
Indeed He is.
His statement really resonated with me. We have recently been the
recipient of an amazing blessing, the unfolding details of which are so
incredible, no mortal could have scripted them.
In my last post, I wrote of being thankful for the things that never happened. This week I’m so impressed to thank God for what He is doing in the
minutiae of life. Sometimes it is not the broad sweeps but the intricacies that
shout, “Glory.”
Jesus
said, “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered.” John 12:7. In
this tiny detail, we see God’s greatness. In a thing to which we hardly give
thought, our great God has shown us how big He is.
If
you’re in a situation where it seems God is not apparent, just know He may seem
hidden right now, but He is working a mighty work in what may seem
insignificant.
And
as we’re giving thanks, let’s remember to be grateful there is no detail too
small for God. It is often these elements that cause us to be slack jawed in
wonder.
Many
thanks to our dear neighbor for reminding me of this.
Happy
Thanksgiving to all!
I'm so excited to share the cover of my new book releasing in January,
A Plan for Everything!