Reflections-

I watched with interest as I journey to work this morning. The train was packed full and people literally squashed against each other for space. The moment one seat became available; at least 3 people would push and shove to occupy the seat. I stood for a few minutes and soon enough, a seat became available, which I grabbed without thinking. As I sat down, I realised that the woman who had been standing next to me held on to her young child. I contemplated offering my seat to her, but I was too lazy and tired to do so. May God forgive me and help me overcome selfishness. Anyway, thankfully, a seat became available. Expecting the woman to grab the seat and carry her child on her lap, she surprised me by not doing just that. She actually gave her child the seat, while she stood, squashed by passengers in the hot stuffy carriage as she struggled to hold on to their heavy bags as well. Her child on the other hand, was comfortable. What mattered to her, was the comfort of her child.

It reminds me of one story I read. A house was burning with fire. The inhabitants of the house, thought they had escaped, until the father realised that his young son was still upstairs, trapped in the fire. The frantic man fought to go and save his child, but was held back by fire-fighters- the blaze was too much and would certainly kill him. The only option was to guide the boy into jumping from the 3 or so storey house. Skilled Fire-fighters called out to he child and asked him to jump. The frightened boy, heard them, but chose to ignore them. As the blaze became hotter, the father of the child became more desperate, so he pulled away from the hold of the firemen and rushed to the foot of the building. With a loud cry, and outstretched arms, he called out to his son and asked him to jump. The boy wasted no time in hurling himself into the open arms of his father.- the only person he knew would not let him fall.
A man took his 5 year old nephew for a walk. As they walked around, the nephew suddenly held out his arms and said in a small shy voice;’ please, carry me uncle’. Surprised at the request, the uncle did so, and continued walking. After a short while, the nephew spoke. ‘Do you know why I asked you to carry me?’ he asked.

The uncle shook his head and the young nephew smiled, saying,’ I was tired and couldn’t really see up the trees as we walked. I know you are strong and tall, so I asked you to carry me, so I could see the trees, without being too tired to walk’.
If we look at the three stories I shared, there is something common- which is, Love and trust. The first story depicts the love of a parent to a child. The second depicts the trust a child has in the voice of his father, the third, the total security of a child in knowing that his weakness did not matter because someone stronger was there right by his side.

Now, let’s sit back and think about our Father in heaven. The Lord has demonstrated the greatest act of love by sending his only son to die for our sins. Jesus, in his love, gave up his life for us, and loved us sooo much that even as he departed the world, he sent the Holy spirit to continually minister to us. The examples I shared in the story are human beings, prone to error and flaw, but if we who are humans, can love our children and family, and cause our children to trust in us, how much more, will the God of the whole universe love, protect and do what He feels is good for you? His word says:

Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten in God's sight. But even the hairs of your head are all counted. Do not be afraid; you are of more value than many sparrows. (Luke 12:6-7)

How amazing is that!! God cares so much that every single hair on our head is numbered!!!
I remember being brought up by my mum as a single parent. Despite this, she did everything in her power to make us comfortable. I don’t remember lacking anything I needed. My school fees were paid on time; there was always food on the table. But, I did notice, that my mother did not change her car, neither did she buy any new clothes for a long long time. One day, she offered an explanation to me. She said, ‘ I wanted to make sure you lacked no good thing, so I denied myself of some pleasures for you’. I can never forget the way I felt that day. This was the same mum that I annoyed almost everyday by my constant complaints and selfish demands. But guess what? She doesn’t even love me half as much as God does!!! There’s a verse in Isaiah 49 15-16 which makes my heart beat with wonder: God says:

"Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.

That verse tells us that, mothers actually MAY forget their children, but HE would NEVER forget us, because we are engraved….. Look at your palm for a second. Can you see those lines there; have you ever left those lines at home? I though not!! Lol.. That’s how we are in God’s hands. Like those lines… engraved and embedded in his palms. He takes us everywhere he goes because he cannot cut of his palms- we are a part of God! How wonderful is this God!! You must know today that GOD loves you. God wants to protect you, to heal you, to care for you….. To show you what to do in times of stress. He says further in Isaiah 30:

Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it." (Isaiah 30:21)- That’s the Holy Spirit!!

Beloved, be rest assured that no matter what you are going through, God knows, he hears and he is working it out in your favour. Just do as said below:

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6)

God is bigger than the mother that loves you.

God is mightier than the father that reaches out to you.

God is stronger than the uncle that protects you.

God is more than able to meet your needs. God is so great that He swares by himself--- there is NONE GREATER THAN HIM!! halleluyah!!

Just trust in him...

God bless you and have a favoured week!! And when it manifests, be sure to tell me!!

Yours,
Bimbylads,~~~~ a growing worshipper.