Today is Monday, February 8, 2021, and I just “need
to” write my message for Wednesday, —— today.
Today a storm has passed through our county and now
at 2 PM the snow falls gently from the sky as if God is sweeping off the
rooftops in heaven. The snow has covered some trees completely in white and
lightly brushed other trees with just a dusting of snow. Each tree now glistens
in the sunshine that beams with light as if white lights are hidden in the
branches and someone flicks a switch and behold, beauty; lights up the trees
before me. Some trees have snowballs on them, just like Christmas ornaments, beautiful!!
The mounds of snow (because of drifting), look like scoops of ice cream,
vanilla of course.😊😊
How majestic and beautiful the scene is, the calm
after the storm.
When I woke up this morning it was no time at all
before I knew everything would be closed today. The wind blew, the snow swirled
causing white outs and huge drifts, so immediately I claimed a day of rest, —
well rest from the routine,— however, much plowing and shovelling had to be
thought about and done before the temperatures dip tonight and perhaps we would
not be able to even move the snow.
Change is as good as a rest, so they say, so Spencer
plowed for hours and I shovelled that which needed to be done. My job was much
easier than his I must admit. By early afternoon, we were cleared up enough
that Spencer could head out to do his work, and I chose to stay home and
write. I am resting in the love of the
Lord as I read Psalm 23 verses 1 to 3 from my Good News Bible.
(1) The Lord is my Shepherd;
I have everything I need.
(2) He lets me rest in fields of green grass and
leads me to quiet pools of fresh water.
(3) He gives me new strength.
He guides me in the right paths, as He has promised.
Today after the storm, I realize God truly does look
after us all. He takes us through the storm, He shelters us. He lets us rest,
and now we see the beauty He bestows to us as we appreciate this winter
wonderland.
When we think of quiet pools of water, there seems
to be a peace and a calm in just that very thought. After our rest, we are
refreshed, have new energy and are ready to carry on; as He leads us in the
right paths as He has promised.
In this day, I pray you have a new revelation of
rest, resting in His presence as you read His word, look at the beauty He
provides, hear the quiet after the storm, realize and appreciate you are safe
in His arms. This allows me call to mind a beautiful chorus of the song, Till
the Storm Passes By
Here are the words to the chorus, and you may know
it. You can bring it up on YouTube to listen to it. ‘Til the Storm Passes By - Gaither Vocal Band (Lyrics)
Till the storm passes over
Till the thunder sounds no more
Till the clouds roll forever from the sky
Hold me fast, let me stand
In the hollow of Thy hand
Keep me safe till the storm passes by.
Just reading these words brings us to a place of
rest. Now, I rest from a new position, a safe position in His presence. I thank
God the storm is over and we are safe, no damage around us or to us, much to be
thankful for. I have everything I need, my precious Lord to guide me and to
shield me. I am blessed, and so are you.
Lord, thank you for your blessings, love, laughter,
health, peace, joy, contentment, and happiness. May we all rest completely in
you and in the finished work of the cross, today and every day; until Your
return or until the day You call us to glory.
I am resting in the presence of the Lord and I pray
you are as well.
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